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Major Overview for Soil Science and Agronomy, General

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Overview for Soil Science and Agronomy, General

A program that generally focuses on the scientific classification of soils, soil properties, and their relationship to agricultural crops. Includes instruction in soil chemistry, soil physics, soil biology, soil fertility, morphogenesis, mineralogy, hydrology, agronomy, and soil conservation and management.

Careers for Soil Science and Agronomy, General Majors

A major in Soil Science and Agronomy, General is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Soil Science and Agronomy, General

Top 15 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Soil Science and Agronomy, General among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
29
(0.4%)
Minimally Selective$17,322
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK
21
(0.6%)
Minimally Selective$12,698
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI
16
(1.0%)
Minimally Selective$11,113
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
11
(0.3%)
Minimally Selective$13,791
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
10
(0.2%)
Moderately Selective$14,765
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA
6
(0.1%)
Moderately Selective$21,752
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
5
(0.1%)
Moderately Selective$13,754
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
3
(0.0%)
Highly Selective$11,217
University of California-Davis
Davis, CA
3
(0.0%)
Moderately Selective$21,165
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
2
(0.1%)
Highly Selective$14,868
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.