Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Bachelor in Agronomy

Goodwell, USA

DEGREE TYPE

Bachelor's degree

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The Bachelor in Agronomy provides students with a comprehensive foundation in agriculture science, focusing on sustainable practices, crop production, and soil management. The curriculum promotes hands-on learning experiences in the field, equipping students with the skills to address contemporary agricultural challenges.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various careers including agronomist, agricultural consultant, farm manager, and research scientist in both private and public sectors. Opportunities exist in environmental management, food production, and agricultural policy development.

Agronomy is the branch of agriculture that deals with the study of plants, soils and the environment. Agronomists work to develop methods to increase the production of food and fiber crops, and to properly manage and sustain the soil. Agronomist are involved with research in plant breeding, tillage and cropping systems, weed control, pasture and rangeland management, soil fertility, animal waste use and management, biofuels, irrigation, and many other areas. The challenge for an agronomist is to use science to develop and sustain the food supply, while conserving natural resources and protecting the environment.

As an agronomy major, you'll be immersed in a broad array of courses and topics including botany, chemistry, genetics, cell biology, plant physiology, computer science, agricultural economics, entomology (the study of bugs), plant pathology (the study of plant diseases), and natural resource conservation. You'll learn all about the science behind farming and how to best control weeds, insect pests, and plant diseases.

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