Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Agronomy and Soils)
$16,480/Yr
Graduates of this program protect our natural environment while producing the food, fiber, and resources that improve life for billions every single day.
PRODUCTION
In the production option, you’ll study food, feed, fiber, oil, forage, and bioenergy crop production. Courses will prepare you for a career with public agencies such as state cooperative extension systems or the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Our graduates are also hired by agri-life companies and farm-advisory agencies, such as soil testing laboratories and other private consultants.
TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT
Our popular turfgrass management option focuses on turfgrass production and maintenance for golf courses, sports fields, home lawns, and business turf. This academically rigorous option will also prepare you for graduate school or a career as an agricultural extension specialist, sales professional, or technical industry scientist.
SCIENCE
Our science option will provide you with a scientific base that includes courses in soil morphology, chemistry, and microbiology. This option will prepare you for a career as a researcher with agri-life corporations or state or federal agricultural research agencies. The science option is usually chosen by students who intend to pursue graduate degrees in any branch of the life sciences.
SOIL, WATER, AND LAND USE
Soil, water, and related resources are the foundation for land use planning and management in both rural and urban settings. Our soil, water, and land-use option provide the academic background for pursuing a career in soil science. This option will prepare you for a career in the consulting industry, state, and federal regulatory agencies, or research.
Agronomy and Soils are offered at Auburn University.
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $16480 (USD 16480) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Room and Board(On Campus/Off Campus) | $7499 (USD 7499) |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $3614 (USD 3614) |
| Total Cost | $11113 (USD 11113) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $32810 (USD 32810) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must graduate from a U.S. high school.
- Students must have their foreign transcripts evaluated by an independent credentials evaluator.
- Students are required to maintain at least a 2.0 overall GPA.
Language Requirments:
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.
- Students are required to submit an SAT or ACT score to be considered for admission.
International students who currently or will hold a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, do not need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score report.
TOEFL, PTE, and IELTS scores are only considered official when they are sent to the Office of Admissions directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS).
Scores Required
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Academic records: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
- Three Letter of Recommendation: A recommendation letter should include information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, why they are qualified, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
- Transcripts: Official transcripts from all educational institutions students have attended.
- Online application form: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.
VISA & Work Study
VISA
- International Student and Scholar Services will process an I-20 or DS-2019 (U.S. DHS Certificates of Eligibility) needed for visa applications after students have been formally admitted to Auburn.
- For undergraduate students, ISSS normally receives and processes the admissions paperwork needed to create these documents approximately a week after students have received admission notification.
- For graduate students, this occurs approximately two weeks after students have been fully accepted by the Graduate School.
Career and Placement after Course
Followings are the career opportunities for the students:
- Agronomists (Crop production consultants)
- Agriculturists for private industry (such as American Crystal)
- Agriculture chemical, fertilizer, and seed sales representative
- Agronomy sales
- County agricultural extension agents
- Crop consultant
- Crop scout
- Crop improvement field representative
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Women in Public Affairs Award | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| BeArt Presets-Academic Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
| Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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