Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Agronomy)
STEM Course
4 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$14,058 /Yr
- Offering career preparation in the development and practical application of plant and soil science to produce abundant, high-quality food, feed and fiber crops.
- Agronomy is related to genetics, breeding, physiology, and crop and soil management. It involves aspects of soil use, including reclamation, waste disposal, waterways and construction.
- Based on a recent U.S. Department of Agriculture survey, there will be a shortfall of agriculture graduates necessary for future growth in agricultural productivity.
- Recent advances in precision agriculture and the advent of genetically engineered crops are providing new career options for agronomists. There are new opportunities for those becoming Certified Crop Advisors (CCA).
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Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $14058 |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing | $5424 |
| Food | $3860 |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $14328 |
| 2021 | $13920 |
Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake | |
Scores Required
- English Language Proficiency Minimum Requirements:
- IELTS overall score of 6.0 (5.5 for full admission with condition)
- TOEFL overall score of 71 (61 for full admission with condition)
- SAT score of 960
- GTEC overall score of 1190 (1100 for full admission with condition)
- PTE overall score of 51 (45 for full admission with condition)
- TOEIC overall score of 790 or higher with 160 or higher speaking ( 700 with 140 or higher speaking for full admission with condition)
Required Document List
- International Student Application form.
- Official transcripts in both English and your native language.
- Official diploma and degree certificate in both English and your native language.
- Statement of Financial Support with a bank statement or a scholarship letter attached
- $30 application fee paid with a check or a money order payable to Murray State University.
- Information Release form if you are applying to Murray State through a recruiting agent.
- Official TOEFL/IELTS.
Key Resources for Your Study Abroad Journey
Career and Placement after Course
The variety of jobs for agronomics is extremely diverse.
Typical career occupations include
- Extension agent,
- Grain buyer,
- Soil scientist-USDA,
- Soil conservationist-USDA,
- Tobacco market specialist,
- Grain grader and Seed analyst.
Some agronomists serve as farm credit specialists with banks and farm lending agencies
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BeArt Presets-Academic Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,500/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Jagdish Bhagwati Fellowship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Comindware Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student$ 10,000/Yr$10,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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