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While you pursue your bachelor’s degree in soil science you'll take a variety of business-related courses, such as computer applications, accounting, economics, management, marketing, sales, and finance. Many of these courses focus specifically on agriculture. Students also focus on the scientific aspects of plants and soils, such as soils and soil fertility; pest management; plant breeding, nutrition, and pathology; crop production and physiology, as well as the management of natural resources.
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for an agricultural and food scientist is $92,190.
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for a farmer, rancher, and other agricultural manager is $97,240.
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for a conservation scientist and forester is $69,060.
Agriculture: Plant and Soil Science students take a variety of business-related courses, such as computer applications, accounting, economics, management, marketing, sales, and finance. Many of these courses focus specifically on agriculture. Students also focus on the scientific aspects of plants and soils, such as soils and soil fertility; pest management; plant breeding, nutrition, and pathology; crop production and physiology, as well as the management of natural resources. Degree requirements for all students: a minimum of 120 credit hours, completion of the General Education program, and 39 senior division hours (300-599). Refer to the Undergraduate bulletin or Degree Works for additional graduation requirements for your program.
Some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in major program.
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Graduates with a plant and soil agribusiness background are prepared for roles outside traditional farming, including:
The combination of plant science, soil knowledge, and business fundamentals makes this degree one of the most versatile in the agricultural field.
Soil science graduates work across agriculture, environmental science, government, and private consulting. Common career paths include crop and soil management, land reclamation, environmental compliance, conservation planning, and agricultural research.
Employers include farm operations, government agencies such as the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, environmental consulting firms, and land management organizations. For students interested in going further, a soil science foundation is also a strong launching pad for graduate study.
Yes. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of soil and plant scientists is projected to grow 7% from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.
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