Masters

Applied Science, MAS

Master of Applied Science Degree

The online Master of Applied Science (MAS) degree program prepares students pursuing a professional degree in agriculture, food, and natural resources at the master's level. Students of this program become the problem-solvers, innovators, and teachers pertaining to the great challenges our world faces related to food, energy, and water in our landscapes.

Total Credits

$357

Cost Per Credit

Online

UNL

Students choose the online Applied Science, MAS program because of:

Flexibility in coursework allows students to customize their learning experience to fit their needs and interests.
Convenient online courses work well for agricultural and natural resource professionals so they can advance their degree while continuing to work in their profession.
Skill development in science and leadership to expand their career options in a variety of areas.
Thesis and non-thesis options are available.

The requirements for this degree include 30 credit hours of coursework with at least 15 credit hours in an area of concentration, which may be interdisciplinary. 15 credit hours must be completed in a secondary area of emphasis for depth in studies.

In addition to gaining the science and leadership skills necessary to expand their career options, students are able to individualize their program by choosing several areas of study, such as:

Agricultural Economics
Agronomy
Animal Science
Biochemistry
Entomology
Food Science & Technology
Horticulture
Leadership Education
Mechanized Systems Management
Natural Resource Sciences
Statistics
Veterinary Science

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln, chartered as a land-grant university on February 15, 1869, creates opportunities for the state of Nebraska. It ranks consistently in the top tier of national research universities.

Students learn from faculty who create new knowledge, develop one-to-one connections with students and foster a sense of community. UNL is a proud member of the Big Ten Conference, the Big Ten Academic Alliance, and the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU).

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Career Outlook

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment of agricultural and food scientists is projected to grow 9 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 4,400 openings for agricultural and food scientists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Upon completion of the program, students can apply the knowledge they have learned to a multitude of career areas, including:

Environmental industry
Food industry
Animal science industry
Agricultural and other natural resources industries
Community and regional planning organizations
Economics and agribusiness professions
Teaching professions

Finance Your Education

The University of Nebraska offers some of the most affordable tuition rates in the region, particularly for our online programs. Explore the array of funding options to finance your education in a way that makes sense for you.

Online tuition rates are calculated by credit hour and college offering the course and, because the University of Nebraska is a public institution supported by Nebraska taxpayers, Nebraska residents may receive a lower tuition rate than out-of-state students.

Cost Per Credit
In-State	Out-of-State
$357	$700
Note: Campuses may charge additional fees; see the Paying for School page for more details.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

We believe cost should not be a barrier to accessing higher education, even for online programs. Financial aid and scholarships are available for many students. Please see the Paying for School page for additional information and links to campus financial aid resources.

Military and Veteran Services

Our programs are an ideal way for military, veterans, and dependents to advance education with military advisers and staff on each campus, flexible deployment and activation policies, and generous acceptance of transfer credits. Visit our Prospective Student page and explore what the University of Nebraska offers.

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Transfer Credits

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