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#1

#1 Best College for Agronomy and Crop Science in the U.S.

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA

Each year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo awards around 753 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

30%

Annual Degrees Awarded

49

SAT Score

1,230–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$16,888

Median Starting Salary

$54,491

#2

#2 Best College for Agronomy and Crop Science in the U.S.

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Annually, West Texas A & M University grants about 173 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

75

SAT Score

970–1,170

Est. Net Price *

$17,182

Median Starting Salary

$53,807

#3

#3 Best College for Agronomy and Crop Science in the U.S.

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Each year, South Dakota State University awards about 336 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Animal Sciences, General, and Business/Managerial Economics....view more

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

1,020–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$18,233

Median Starting Salary

$57,851

#4

#4 Best College for Agronomy and Crop Science in the U.S.

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Each year, West Virginia University awards about 223 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

44

SAT Score

1,020–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$13,691

Median Starting Salary

$54,724

#5

#5 Best College for Agronomy and Crop Science in the U.S.

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Annually, Iowa State University grants about 406 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Animal Sciences, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

49

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$17,354

Median Starting Salary

$56,594

#6

#6 Best College for Agronomy and Crop Science in the U.S.

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Every year, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville grants about 196 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

1,080–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$15,966

Median Starting Salary

$56,272

#7

#7 Best College for Agronomy and Crop Science in the U.S.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Accounting, Computer Engineering, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

44%

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

1,290–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$14,297

Median Starting Salary

$52,631

#8

#8 Best College for Agronomy and Crop Science in the U.S.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Every year, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln grants around 266 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

28

SAT Score

1,110–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$18,029

Median Starting Salary

$56,249

#9

#9 Best College for Agronomy and Crop Science in the U.S.

Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station, TX

At Texas A&M University-College Station, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Biomedical Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

28

SAT Score

1,160–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$21,610

Median Starting Salary

$52,745

#10

#10 Best College for Agronomy and Crop Science in the U.S.

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC

Each year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh grants about 841 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Computer Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

40%

Annual Degrees Awarded

24

SAT Score

1,310–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$14,860

Median Starting Salary

$52,971

#11

#11 Best College for Agronomy and Crop Science in the U.S.

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

At Texas Tech University, the three most popular college majors students study are Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

33

SAT Score

1,100–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$16,773

Median Starting Salary

$53,214

#12

#12 Best College for Agronomy and Crop Science in the U.S.

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

At Northwest Missouri State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations....view more

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

970–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$15,497

Median Starting Salary

$56,515

#13

#13 Best College for Agronomy and Crop Science in the U.S.

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Annually, Mississippi State University awards about 326 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

25

SAT Score

1,090–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$16,480

Median Starting Salary

$50,822

#14

#14 Best College for Agronomy and Crop Science in the U.S.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Each year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University grants about 444 degrees to those majoring in Management Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

57%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

1,250–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$22,205

Median Starting Salary

$57,090

#15

#15 Best College for Agronomy and Crop Science in the U.S.

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Every year, Kansas State University awards around 235 degrees to those studying Animal Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Nutrition Sciences, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

1,040–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$18,745

Median Starting Salary

$57,321

#16

#16 Best College for Agronomy and Crop Science in the U.S.

Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN

Every year, Southwest Minnesota State University grants about 81 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

930–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$14,839

Median Starting Salary

$56,807

#17

#17 Best College for Agronomy and Crop Science in the U.S.

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

At the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Animal Sciences, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,010–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$15,242

Median Starting Salary

$58,129

#18

#18 Best College for Agronomy and Crop Science in the U.S.

Delaware Valley University
Doylestown, PA

Every year, Delaware Valley University awards around 45 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,090–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$28,401

Median Starting Salary

$58,245

#19

#19 Best College for Agronomy and Crop Science in the U.S.

College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO

Every year, the College of the Ozarks awards around 31 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, General, Engineering, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

15%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,050–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$12,279

Median Starting Salary

$52,554

#20

#20 Best College for Agronomy and Crop Science in the U.S.

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 549 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

44%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,330–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$14,216

Median Starting Salary

$57,609

#21

#21 Best College for Agronomy and Crop Science in the U.S.

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Annually, the University of Vermont awards about 212 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Environmental Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,280–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$22,062

Median Starting Salary

$59,068

#22

#22 Best College for Agronomy and Crop Science in the U.S.

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

At Auburn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

50%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,220–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$24,524

Median Starting Salary

$55,096

#23

#23 Best College for Agronomy and Crop Science in the U.S.

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Annually, Missouri State University-Springfield grants about 247 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,010–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$17,104

Median Starting Salary

$53,940

#24

#24 Best College for Agronomy and Crop Science in the U.S.

Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Goodwell, OK

At Oklahoma Panhandle State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

890–1,080

Est. Net Price *

$5,274

Median Starting Salary

$54,565

#25

#25 Best College for Agronomy and Crop Science in the U.S.

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

At Washington State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Washington State University awards 466 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,030–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$18,155

Median Starting Salary

$52,885

#26

#26 Best College for Agronomy and Crop Science in the U.S.

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Every year, California State University-Chico awards around 569 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Sociology....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

970–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$15,187

Median Starting Salary

$51,562

#27

#27 Best College for Agronomy and Crop Science in the U.S.

Huntington University
Huntington, IN

Annually, Huntington University grants around 31 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,020–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$21,149

Median Starting Salary

$56,631

#28

#28 Best College for Agronomy and Crop Science in the U.S.

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

At Sam Houston State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels, Business/Commerce, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

950–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$14,556

Median Starting Salary

$53,435

#29

#29 Best College for Agronomy and Crop Science in the U.S.

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Annually, the University of Arkansas grants about 330 degrees to students studying Finance, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,080–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$17,475

Median Starting Salary

$54,740

#30

#30 Best College for Agronomy and Crop Science in the U.S.

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

At the University of Kentucky, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Kentucky grants 302 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,080–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$19,838

Median Starting Salary

$54,674

#31

#31 Best College for Agronomy and Crop Science in the U.S.

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

At Oregon State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Business Administration and Management, General, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Oregon State University grants 877 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,110–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$21,868

Median Starting Salary

$51,540

#32

#32 Best College for Agronomy and Crop Science in the U.S.

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Annually, the University of Idaho awards about 121 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Mechanical Engineering, Animal Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

960–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$14,377

Median Starting Salary

$53,175

#33

#33 Best College for Agronomy and Crop Science in the U.S.

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
Mayaguez, PR

At the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering, Animal Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

52%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,110–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$12,857

Median Starting Salary

$49,058

#34

#34 Best College for Agronomy and Crop Science in the U.S.

California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA

Each year, California State University-Monterey Bay grants about 264 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

960–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$15,222

Median Starting Salary

$52,520

#35

#35 Best College for Agronomy and Crop Science in the U.S.

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

At New Mexico State University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

900–1,130

Est. Net Price *

$8,353

Median Starting Salary

$50,719

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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 Bachelors degree. On average, 62% percent of men and 38% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Of all the US states, Texas 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.
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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 Soil and Plant Scientists which are in high demand. Some of the top paying jobs for Agronomy and Crop Science majors include Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers and Soil and Plant Scientists.

Top Paying Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students
645
Female Students
245 (37%)
Male Students
400 (62%)

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