3. Agricultural Engineer

Agricultural engineers work in all areas of this industry, including farming, forestry, and food processing. They help to solve problems in many areas such as improving harvesting through automation, developing solutions for animal waste disposal, or programming systems to integrate artificial intelligence into farming. In this career in agriculture, a bachelor’s degree is required either in biological engineering or agricultural engineering. They may work long hours in good weather if involved in outdoor projects, but can earn a median annual wage of $71,730. Employment in this field is projected at a growth rate of four percent through 2024. Work is available with the federal government, engineering firms, food manufacturers, state and local government, as well as colleges and universities.