IllinoisCollege of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

For Prospective Graduate Students

More than 500 graduate students pursue advanced degrees with the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences each year. ACES offers Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.

On-campus Degree Programs

Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Animal Sciences
Crop Sciences
Food Science and Human Nutrition
Human and Community Development
Natural Resource and Environmental Sciences
Nutritional Sciences

Off-campus Graduate Programs

Master's Degree in Agricultural Education: Department of Human and Community Development
Master's Degree in Crop Sciences: Department of Crop Sciences
Master's Degree in Food Science (course offered in Oak Brook, IL): Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
Master's Degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences

Illinois Professional Science Masters

The Illinois Professional Science Master's (PSM) is a non-thesis graduate program that offers an MS degree, allowing you to pursue advanced training in science or mathematics while simultaneously learning critical business skills through an integration of four key curriculum components: science or mathematics courses, "plus" business courses, industry seminar, and internship.

 Getting Started

Prospective graduate students are admitted through the Graduate College.