Master of Science [M.Sc.] (Agricultural Statistics) Top Colleges, Syllabus, Scope and Salary 2024

M.Sc. Agricultural Statistics course is a 2 year full-time postgraduate agricultural course. Eligibility to which is  B.Sc. degree in the stream of Agriculture, Agro-Forestry, Horticulture, Sericulture, Forestry, Agricultural Marketing or an equivalent degree with 60% of marks from a recognized board.

Most of the colleges offer M.Sc. Agricultural Statistics course in various states of India. A Government, Private and Deemed universities also offer this course. Every college has their own eligibility criteria, admission procedure, syllabus, fees structure, and placement training. The average fee for this course ranges between INR 1,000 to INR 3 lakhs based on the performances of students in their bachelor degree examination or an entrance exam conducted by the college before admissions.

This course covers Area Statistics comprising the data on Land use, Rainfall Statistics, Yield Statistics of various crops of production, and Area and Production. Admission to M.Sc. Agricultural Statistics course is based on Merit-list or an Entrance-exam. Most of the colleges conduct counseling and select students based on the merit list prepared by the state-wise universities. Some of the reputed colleges conduct entrance exams to select students for this course admission. Entrance exams may vary from state to state. Few colleges conduct the personal interview followed by the entrance exam. Those colleges select students based on their performances in an entrance exam and the personal interview.

M.Sc. Agricultural Statistics: Course Program Highlights Table

M.Sc. Agricultural Statistics: Career Prospects

Agricultural Statistics has a lot of scope in terms of career opportunities. These graduates may get opportunities as a Farm Manager, Agricultural Consultant, Fish Farm Manager, Geneticist, Soil Scientist, Rural Practice Surveyor, Animal Nutritionist, Field trials officer, Woodland manager, Magazine Journalist, Sales Executive, Veterinary Nurse, etc.

These graduates are also employed in hotels, resorts, and in health farms in order to decorate their settings. These professionals also work as researcher, supervisors, distributors, and engineer or they can also start their own business. Few of them start their own farms and develop their career by farming in their areas. Some professionals may also work as lecturers and teachers in top colleges and schools.

Candidates who would like to continue their studies in Agricultural Statistics can further study Ph.D. course in Agriculture. After completing this course, graduates may work in the various field of agriculture and build their career in agricultural statistics.

Given below are the major job positions, their descriptions, and the Average annual salary for each position:

JOB POSITION	JOB DESCRIPTION	AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY IN INR
Agriculture officer	Agriculture officers are responsible for dividing their time on the field and on the laboratory. They collect samples while on the field, talk to farmers and others involved in the industry or introduce different techniques and products that could improve soil quality. They also specialize in producing and improving food crops through conducting experiments and developing methods of production.	INR 4 to 5 Lacs
Tea gardener	Tea gardeners are responsible for managing and developing identified tea garden areas. They ensure the identified tea garden areas are managed and developed in order that they can be used to support curriculum enrichment and delivery. They may develop and maintain tea garden areas, purchasing required materials, soil cultivating, forking, watering, weeding, and preening.	INR 2 to 3 Lacs
Research scholar	Research scholars are responsible for evaluating existing research techniques, comparing actual results, recommending improvements to ensure quality, and suggesting solutions to correct the deviations. They perform laboratory activities, conducting research experiments, and operate laboratory equipment effectively and safely. They may also prepare complete documentation of research activities.	INR 2 to 3 Lacs
Research Associate	Research Associates are responsible for collecting, analyzing, preparing, evaluating, and dissecting specimens. They assist in making chemical analyses of body tissues and fluids and obtain blood specimens. They perform library research, participate in training sessions, assist in screening and examining of patients, and assist in small surgeries. They also collect data, perform basic procedures for computer-assisted data analysis, and contributes to laboratory maintenance.	INR 3 to 4 Lacs
Business Manager	Business Managers are responsible for developing business management objectives and goals that tend to prosperity and growth. They implement and design business strategies and plans to promote the attainment of goals. They ensure the company has the adequate and suitable resources to complete their activities. They coordinate and organize operations in ways that ensure maximum productivity.	INR 7 to 8 Lacs