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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
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA Each year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo awards...view more	100	30%	49	1,230 - 1,420	$16,888	$54,491
West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX Annually, West Texas A & M University grants about 173 degrees to those...view more	99	97%	75	970 - 1,170	$17,182	$53,807
South Dakota State University Brookings, SD Each year, South Dakota State University awards about 336 degrees to those...view more	97	99%	29	1,020 - 1,250	$18,233	$57,851
Iowa State University Ames, IA Annually, Iowa State University grants about 406 degrees to those studying...view more	93	89%	49	1,090 - 1,320	$17,354	$56,594
West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Each year, West Virginia University awards about 223 degrees to students...view more	93	87%	44	1,020 - 1,240	$13,691	$54,724
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the three most popular...view more	84	44%	29	1,290 - 1,510	$14,297	$52,631
University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI Every year, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville grants about 196 degrees...view more	84	87%	20	1,080 - 1,280	$15,966	$56,272
Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX At Texas A&M University-College Station, the three most popular college...view more	80	63%	28	1,160 - 1,390	$21,610	$52,745
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Every year, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln grants around 266 degrees to...view more	80	77%	28	1,110 - 1,320	$18,029	$56,249
Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX At Texas Tech University, the three most popular college majors students...view more	79	71%	33	1,100 - 1,280	$16,773	$53,214

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, 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.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,260	123	1,555	1,617	4%
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$83,770	18,559	192,886	184,045	-5%
Soil and Plant Scientists	$68,240	834	10,251	10,787	5%
Farm and Home Management Educators	$59,770	220	2,667	2,612	-2%
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$57,320	754	5,546	5,693	3%
Agricultural Technicians Precision Agriculture Technicians	$43,180	540	3,801	3,974	5%

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Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students

645

Female Students

245 (37%)

Male Students

400 (62%)

White (504, 78%)

Hispanic or Latino (83, 13%)

Two or more races (17, 3%)

U.S. Nonresident (16, 2%)

Asian (11, 2%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (7, 1%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (4, 1%)

Black or African American (3, <1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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Agronomy and Crop Science

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

30%

49

1,230–1,420

$16,888

$54,491

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

97%

75

970–1,170

$17,182

$53,807

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

99%

29

1,020–1,250

$18,233

$57,851

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

87%

44

1,020–1,240

$13,691

$54,724

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

89%

49

1,090–1,320

$17,354

$56,594

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

87%

20

1,080–1,280

$15,966

$56,272

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

44%

29

1,290–1,510

$14,297

$52,631

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

77%

28

1,110–1,320

$18,029

$56,249

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

63%

28

1,160–1,390

$21,610

$52,745

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

40%

24

1,310–1,450

$14,860

$52,971

About Agronomy and Crop Science

Careers

Top Paying Careers

Most In-Demand Careers

Student Demographics

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