Earn a degree in Agronomy
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The agronomy major is designed for students who are interested in plants and soils as they relate to economic crop production and environmental protection. The agronomy major has six options which will prepare you for diverse agricultural career opportunities after graduation. You are required to fulfill the course requirements under one of the following options: crop production, integrated crop management, business, research careers, soil science, or organic farming and food systems.
$43,235 in scholarships awarded in 2017–2018
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146 students enrolled for fall 2017
Career Opportunities
A wide variety of career paths is available in this rapidly-changing field. With a degree in agronomy, careers are possible as a(n):
- University extension educator or specialist
- Agronomist or crop consultant
- Elevator or co-op manager
- Farmer or farm manager
- Seed, fertilizer, or chemical sales or technical representative
- Field or lab researcher
- Plant breeder
- Soil conservationist
