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Soil Science and Agronomy

Texas a & M University (Texas A&M)

  • 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.
      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
     TotalMasterDoctor
    Overall
    All Students431
     
    By Gender
    Male321
    Female11-
     
    By Race
    Non-Resident Alien211
    American Indian---
    Black---
    Asian---
    Hispanic---
    White22-
    Unknown---
     
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    Prairie View a & M University
    • 5th Street Ave. A, L.W. Minor Street.
      Prairie View, TX 77446
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 3
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
    • Historically Black College: Yes
    • Campus Location: Rural Fringe
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
    • Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
    • Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
     
     
     
    Texas Tech University
    • Broadway and University Avenue
      Lubbock, TX 79409
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 1
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
    • Campus Location: Midsized City
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
    • Classification: Research Universities (High Research Activity)
    • Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
     
     
     
    Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008