Careers
Graduates of Oregon State University’s crop and soil science bachelor’s program are in demand throughout the United States and typically have job offers by the time they graduate.
Once you complete your degree online, you’ll join fellow program alumni who entered the workforce as well-educated and well-prepared soil scientists and agronomists – ready to take on critical global challenges of sustainably feeding, clothing and sheltering a growing human population.
There are good agronomy job opportunities throughout the country. People are just not taking advantage of those opportunities.
– Tom Chastain, associate head and professor, OSU Department of Crop and Soil Science
Job market outlook
Use the interactive tool on this page to discover employment trends, top occupations and salary details for professionals who have skills related to crop and soil science. Please be aware that completing a program related to the job market information shown here does not guarantee employment or a specific salary.
Career services
Explore career information and other resources specifically tailored to crop and soil science majors on Oregon State’s Career Development Center website.
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Degree quick facts
* Oregon State University is on a quarter-term system. There are four quarters each year and classes are 11 weeks long. This program's 180 quarter credits are equal to 120 semester credits.
† Based on current tuition rates. No additional charge for nonresident students. Does not include course materials and associated fees and expenses.
‡ You can complete all or nearly all requirements of this program online. View the curriculum.
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