Mississippi State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Agronomy MS

Mississippi State, USA

DEGREE TYPE

MSc

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

Key Summary

About : The Agronomy MS program offers an in-depth exploration of plant and soil sciences, preparing students for advanced careers in agriculture. You'll study essential topics such as crop production, soil management, and environmental impacts, equipping you with the skills needed to solve real-world agricultural problems.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various career paths, including roles as agronomists, soil scientists, or researchers in public and private sectors. Opportunities exist in agricultural consulting, government agencies, and educational institutions, helping advance sustainable farming practices and food security.

Graduate study offered in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences leads to the Master of Science in Plant and Soil Sciences degree with concentrations in Agronomy and also to the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Plant and Soil Sciences with a concentration in Agronomy. The Agronomy graduate program emphasizes research to increase the production efficiency of agronomic crops and improve the quality of food, feed, and fiber.

Master of Science - Thesis Option

The Master's of Science degree in Plant and Soil Sciences with an agronomy concentration is a research degree program. The 30-hour curriculum includes an exit seminar to describe the thesis research, a graduate-level statistics course, a minimum of 12 hours of 8000-level course credits, and a thesis defense.

Master of Science - Non-Thesis Option

The Master's of Science degree in Plant and Soil Sciences with an agronomy concentration is a research degree program. The 30-hour curriculum includes an exit seminar to describe the thesis research, a graduate-level statistics course, a minimum of 15 hours of 8000-level course credits, and a research paper and comprehensive examination.

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