by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 65 U.S. colleges awarded 1,387 degrees and certificates in Agronomy & Crop Science. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 56% of graduates. College Factual ranks 37 schools in its 2027 Best Agronomy & Crop Science Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $45,321 one year after completing, rising to $60,119 after four years.
A degree in Agronomy & Crop Science covers Agronomy And Crop Science. 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.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, agronomy & crop science is a widely-pursued major, with 1,387 degrees awarded annually. 65 colleges award agronomy & crop science degrees, an average of 21 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 91.
By level, the 1,387 awards include 45 certificates, 108 associate degrees, 778 bachelor’s degrees, 355 master’s degrees and 101 doctorates.
Women earned 40% of agronomy & crop science degrees and certificates in the latest year (558 of 1,387). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (967) and Hispanic or Latino (164), and international students earned 165.
College Factual ranks 37 schools in its 2027 Best Agronomy & Crop Science Schools ranking, including 4 for associate degrees, 25 for bachelor’s degrees, 15 for master’s degrees and 4 for doctorates. It also ranks agronomy & crop science schools within 24 states. In all, 65 colleges offer agronomy & crop science programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Agronomy & Crop Science Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common agronomy & crop science credential is the bachelor’s degree: 778 of the 1,387 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to agronomy & crop science call most for Active Listening, Speaking and Reading Comprehension, and for knowledge of Education and Training, Biology and English Language, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Written Comprehension.
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How long an agronomy & crop science degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 45 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 108 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 778 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 355 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 101 |
Master’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to agronomy & crop science, at 47.3%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree | 47.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 15.8% |
| Doctoral degree | 12.6% |
| Post-doctoral training | 4.4% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 4.3% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 4.1% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 4.1% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 3.0% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 2.6% |
| Some college courses | 0.8% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.5% |
| First professional degree | 0.4% |
Source: O*NET Online.
7 occupations are related to Agronomy & Crop Science, with an average median salary of $57,840; the strongest outlook belongs to Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers, at 14.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Adjunct Instructor, County Extension Agent, Home Agent and Home Services Consultant.
The occupation related to agronomy & crop science with the most projected jobs is Farm and Home Management Educators, at 1,304,119.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Farm and Home Management Educators | 1,304,119 | 14.0% |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 297,433 | 4.5% |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 231,384 | 14.7% |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | 172,528 | 3.7% |
| Precision Agriculture Technicians | 167,331 | 6.9% |
| Agricultural Technicians | 142,810 | 8.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 33,611 | -0.6% |
Agronomy & Crop Science graduates earn a median $45,321 one year after completing their program, $60,119 after four years and $56,395 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,321 |
| 4 years | $60,119 |
| 5 years | $56,395 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to agronomy & crop science, with a median salary of $84,680.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $59,587 |
| Precision Agriculture Technicians | $56,932 |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | $55,950 |
| Agricultural Technicians | $44,022 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $36,803 |
Agronomy & Crop Science has 6 similar majors in the Agriculture field, which together award 2,123 degrees a year; the largest are Horticultural Science (883), Plant Sciences, General (758) and Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management (199). Browse all Agriculture majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Horticultural Science | 883 |
| Plant Sciences, General | 758 |
| Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management | 199 |
| Range Science and Management | 137 |
| Plant Sciences, Other | 104 |
| Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding | 42 |
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