Agricultural Sciences

In CTE Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Career Cluster classes, the topic is life. As long as human beings inhabit the planet, we will have a need for scientists and technicians to ensure that we are responsibly managing our food production and our natural resources consumption. - OSPI Career Cluster Pathway Info PDF

Career Pathway images created by Talley High School students.

pathway Courses

• Biology, NGSS A, B
• Chemistry, NGSS A, B
• Environmental Science, NGSS A, B 
• Environmental Science (AP) A, B, C 
• Environmental Science (CHS) A, B
• Environmental Systems & Societies (IB) A, B, C
• Human Impacts A, B

Beyond the classroom

These courses may visit worksites such as Wastewater Treatment plants, Watersheds, or State Parks, welcome guest speakers to discuss current issues like ecological restoration, and participate in local service projects around high school community.

after high school

WORKFORCE. Nursery/Greenhouse Worker ($37,000), Food Science Technician ($50,000)

MILITARY. Water & Sewage Treatment Plant Operators ($56,000), Environmental Health and Safety Specialists ($76,000)

APPRENTICESHIP/CERTIFICATE. Water Distribution Tech ($64,000), Environmental Health and Safety Officer ($67,000), Geographic Information Systems ($57,000), Park Management ($56,000)

2-YEAR DEGREE. Waste/Wastewater Treatment Operator ($55,000), Environmental Science Technician ($51,000), Food Science Technician ($50,000)

4-YEAR DEGREE. Conservation Scientist ($68,000), Environmental Scientist ($80,000), Chemist & Materials Scientist ($87,000), Natural Science Manager ($157,000)

GRADUATE DEGREE. Biochemist/Biophysicist ($107,000), Physicist/Astronomer ($150,000)