Agronomy and Crop Science

STEM • Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

What is it about?

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.

Numbers at a glance

275th
Popular nationwide
261
Search Rank on O's List
30
Colleges offer it
674
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
469
Women
205

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O's Insights on Agronomy and Crop Science

  • Major has been stable in popularity over the last 5 years after increasing prior to that.
  • 99% of graduates come from public universities.

Related Majors

Major Graduates Colleges
Plant Sciences, General 528 23
Horticultural Science 521 39