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.





