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Soil Science and Agronomy

University of California - Davis (UC Davis)

  • A program that generally focuses on the scientific classification of soils, soil properties, and their relationship to agricultural crops. Includes instruction in soil chemistry, soil physics, soil biology, soil fertility, morphogenesis, mineralogy, hydrology, agronomy, and soil conservation and management. Find Colleges Offering Soil Science and Agronomy Degree.
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    • Job Description
      Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity.
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      Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA

      • Total Employment: 170
      • Average Annual Salary: $78,060
      • Average Hourly Rate: $37.53
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2006): 15,790
      • Total Employment Projected (2016): 17,110
      • Percent Job Growth: 8.36%
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Written Expression
      • Originality
      • Problem Sensitivity
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Information Ordering
      • Category Flexibility
    • Job Description
      Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation.
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Written Expression
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Speech Recognition
      • Speech Clarity
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    Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
    Soil Science and Agronomy
     TotalBachelorMaster
    Overall
    All Students633
     
    By Gender
    Male211
    Female422
     
    By Race
    Non-Resident Alien11-
    American Indian---
    Black---
    Asian---
    Hispanic11-
    White312
    Unknown1-1
     
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    California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
    • Address Not Available
      San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 2
    • Highest Degree Offered: Master's
    • Campus Location: Small Suburb
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
    • Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
    • Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
     
     
     
    University of California - Riverside
    • 900 University Ave
      Riverside, CA 92521
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 1
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
    • Campus Location: Large City
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
    • Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
    • Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
     
     
     
    Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008