What you will study
Gain theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in agriculture as an Agronomy
major at the University of Central Missouri. Take Agronomy degree courses at our Warrensburg
campus and our nearby university farms, where you’ll have a variety of opportunities
to get hands on and prepare for jobs in agronomy.
For example, collect and identify weeds and insects, mix and spray agricultural chemicals
and gather and analyze various soils. UCM’s bachelor’s degree program in Agronomy
courses include:
- Cropping Systems
- Pest and Disease Management
- Precision Agriculture Technology
- Row Crop Management
- Soil and Water Conservation
Unique learning opportunities in Agronomy courses
As an Agronomy major at the University of Central Missouri, you’ll spend a lot of
time in the field. There you’ll prepare for careers in agronomy by building a strong
foundation of knowledge and skills in agriculture:
- UCM’s university-owned farms: Agronomy majors spend much of their time at our 110-acre Mitchell Street Farm, handling
corn and soybean variety testing, soil testing, forage production testing and vegetable
production. You’ll also roll up your sleeves at our 260-acre Prussing Farm, home to
our beef cattle herd, swine livestock operations and rotational grazing systems.
- Agronomy labs: Our labs are filled with dedicated software and other technical programs to help you
determine soil moisture and soil bulk density. We also house a dedicated computer
lab just for Agriculture and Agronomy majors.
- Internships: During your time as an Agronomy major, you’ll earn course credit while gaining on-the-job
experience with an internship. Work with an agency, business or other organization,
locally or nationally. Our students find internships highly valuable as they pursue
jobs in agronomy.
- Field trips and guest speakers: In the UCM Agronomy degree program, you’ll hear from experts who work in Missouri
and around the country. You can also connect and network with industry professionals
through field trips to agencies and companies.
What can you do with an Agronomy degree from UCM?
Part of a growing field, jobs in agronomy are in high demand throughout Missouri and
the Midwest.
Expect to find Agronomy degree program graduates working in the private sector with
chemical, fertilizer and seed companies. Our graduates also work with government agencies
and other organizations as crop consultants, pesticide and fertilizer applicators,
research associates or production managers.
More on jobs in agronomy
Discover your options for careers in agronomy. Check out job outlooks and salary expectations
with the interactive tool below.
Financial assistance options for Agronomy majors
Your bachelor’s degree needs to be valuable and affordable. At the University of Central
Missouri, we offer some of the most competitive tuition rates in the state and have
been recognized as a top-ranked university for low student debt by LendEDU.
We also offer a number of ways to help you finance your college education. You can learn more about program-specific scholarships with the UCM Scholarship Finder.
UCM Staff Dedicated to Your Success
Academic and success coaches just for Agronomy majors
UCM provides academic and success coaches who dedicate their time to Agriculture and
Agronomy majors to keep you on track for graduation and beyond. These experts help
you with classes and future planning — all to help you find long-lasting careers in
agronomy.
Get Involved as an Agronomy Major
Ag-related clubs at UCM
Meet fellow majors outside your Agronomy courses through on-campus clubs and organizations.
Agronomy majors frequently join our Agriculture Club or Delta Tau Alpha, our agriculture
honor organization.
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