The purpose of this research study was to examine whether the Master of Science in Agronomy Distance Education Program has had an impact on students’ career and economic status. During the 2004 fall semester, 53 participants in the Master of Science in Agronomy Distance Education Program were given the Distance Education Impact Assessment Survey (DEIAS). The instruments were designed to gather data about the subjects’ background, Lifelong learning opportunities for agricultural professionals, like a majority of other field professional are growing exponentially. The research on the impact that the M.S. Agronomy Program has had on students’ career mobility and economic status has yet to be identified as one of the main distance education research areas. The results of this research study identified several areas that have had an impact on students’ career and economic status. The data is currently being compiled. As lifelong learning opportunities have increased, non-traditional distance education instructional delivery options have also expanded. Distance education has been an important delivery method for agriculture education for many years. Varying methods of instructional delivery to learners at a distance have been developed and implemented over the years, with some having more positive outcomes than others. Additional knowledge and training for adults is key for career advancement, and that is what this research project intendeds to demonstrate.