What is the highest degree an FFA member can achieve?

The highest degree an FFA member can achieve is the American Degree. This prestigious recognition is awarded to members who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, community service, and a strong commitment to their agricultural education and FFA involvement. To earn the American Degree, members must meet specific criteria, including completing a significant number of hours in agricultural work experience, maintaining a strong academic record, and showcasing involvement in FFA activities at local, state, and national levels.

The Chapter Degree and the State Degree are important achievements within the FFA that recognize members' involvement and contributions at their respective levels, but they are steps on the pathway to ultimately achieving the American Degree. The National Degree is not an official designation within the FFA structure; thus, the correctly identified highest degree is indeed the American Degree.