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WHY CAL POLY GRADUATE PROGRAMS ARE RIGHT FOR YOU 

The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences’ graduate programs sit at the heart of Cal Poly’s Learn by Doing philosophy. Through hands-on research, advanced study and creative discovery, you’ll deepen your expertise, sharpen your skills and prepare for a career at the leading edge of industry or academia.

FUTURE FOCUSED

With small, close-knit cohorts, Cal Poly graduate programs offer student-centered faculty who bring industry experience, extensive expertise and a commitment to your success and preparation to take on today’s complex challenges.  

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EXCELLENCE THROUGH EXPERIENCE

The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences is home to a vast offering of learning and research facilities. Just steps from campus, you'll have access to nearly 6,000 acres of farmland, ranches and research facilities where you'll get hands-on experience in production, processing and innovation.

CHECKOUT YOUR NEW LEARNING SPACES  

The Cal Poly Water Resources Facility used for irrigation teaching programs, and provides a unique, closely situated field laboratory for demonstrations and laboratory exercises.

Learn by doing Opportunities 

Graduate work to isolate DNA to find out what kind of microbes are in chickens that have been fed with carrot pomace.

Research

Thesis-based graduate degree programs within the college are designed to provide advanced education through coursework and directed research, building scientific literacy, expertise and applied skills.

Explore Your Opportunities

Students in the Goat Enterprise check on newborn kids and their mothers, grazing in a field near campus.

Specialization

The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences offers eight master’s degree specializations, allowing you to focus on a specific area and gain in-depth knowledge aligned with your academic and career goals.

Research Specializations

Student employees produce Cal Poly Chocolates Milk Chocolate bars for sale on campus and around San Luis Obispo County.

Blended Programs 

Students currently enrolled at Cal Poly as undergraduate students can apply to the blended master’s program, providing an accelerated route by obtaining your bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the same time.

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Funding Your Education

From financial aid to scholarships and loans, help is here.  

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