Crop & Soil Science
Undergraduate Program Fact Sheet
Crop & Soil Science
Crop & Soil Science
Bachelor of Science in Crop & Soil Science
Crop and Soil Science students work on solving the most complex agricultural and natural resource problems faced
in Oregon, our nation, and across the globe. If you want to help feed the people of Oregon, the United States and
the world; or be part of a team exploring biofuels and bioproducts to increase energy independence in the United
States; or practice cutting-edge gene research in crop plants or soil microbes; or use your soils knowledge to do
remediation work on contaminated sites, the Department of Crop and Soil Science is where you should be.
College of Agricultural Sciences
2,709 |
Total number of AgSci
undergraduate students
undergraduate students
85 |
Number of undergraduate
students in this major
students in this major
$900K |
In scholarships for
AgSci students
AgSci students
$114M |
In funding for AgSci
research each year
research each year
Crop & Soil Science Degree Options
- Agronomy (also Ecampus)
- Soil Science (also Ecampus)
- Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Genomics (also Ecampus)
Degrees that Pay. Careers that Matter.
Job opportunities are abundant for graduates with expertise in food, agriculture, renewable natural resources, or ecological sustainability. This expertise helps solve the world’s most pressing issues in the arenas of world hunger, human health, and environmental conservation. Discover how you can build a meaningful career that helps make tomorrow better.Examples of career paths with a degree in Crop & Soil Science include:
- Agronomist or Consultant
- Grower or Production Manager
- Soil Scientist or Conservationist
- Extension Agent
- Erosion Control Specialist
- Hydrologist
Individualized Advising
Advisors help students develop their course of study. They are the students’ link to scholarships and campus resources, advise on matters of professional development, and point students toward experiential learning and leadership opportunities that will help them be successful in their agricultural or business careers after graduation. For Crop & Soil Science advising, contact Stefan SeiterWe're Social!
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