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About Agronomy and Crop Science

A program that focuses on the chemical, physical, and biological relationships of crops and the soils nurturing them. Includes instruction in the growth and behavior of agricultural crops, the development of new plant varieties, and the scientific management of soils and nutrients for maximum plant nutrition, health, and productivity.

Students studying Agronomy and Crop Science can advance up to a Post masters certificate. On average, 74% percent of men and 26% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Of all the US states, Wisconsin is where degrees in Agronomy and Crop Science are most popular. The Median Starting Salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Agronomy and Crop Science is $45,600.

Popularity of Agronomy and Crop Science Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Agronomy and Crop Science degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

Majoring in Agronomy and Crop Science, your experience can be applied to different careers. Agronomy and Crop Science majors go on to pursue jobs including Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers and First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers which are in high demand. Some of the top paying jobs for Agronomy and Crop Science majors include Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers, First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers and Agricultural Technicians.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Agronomy and Crop Science majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Agronomy and Crop Science majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
66
Female Students
17 (25%)
Male Students
49 (74%)
White (63, 95%)
Asian (1, 2%)
Hispanic or Latino (1, 2%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (1, 2%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Black or African American (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Two or more races (0, <1%)
U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)

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