Crop Production

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

What is it about?

A program that prepares individuals to cultivate grain, fiber, forage, oilseed, fruits and nuts, vegetables, and other domesticated plant products. Includes instruction in basic principles of plant science, health, and nutrition as applied to particular species and breeds; soil preparation and irrigation; pest management; planting and harvesting operations; product marketing; and applicable issues of safety, regulation, logistics, and supply.

Numbers at a glance

760th
Popular nationwide
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Search Rank on O's List
3
Colleges offer it
81
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
64
Women
17

Trends

Graduates
Popularity Rank

Colleges

Number of Colleges by Type
Median Graduating Class by College Type
Number of Colleges by Size
Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
North Dakota State University-Main Campus77
University of Idaho2
Average public university graduating class: 40 students.
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates
Huntington University2
Average private university graduating class: 2 students.

O's Insights on Crop Production

  • Major has been stable in popularity over the last 5 years after increasing prior to that.
  • 98% of graduates come from public universities.