Bachelor of Science [B.S] Agronomy and Soils
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.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $32810 | $32810 | $32810 | $32810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 |
| Others | $4884 | $4884 | $4884 | $4884 |
| Total Fees | $38894 | $38894 | $38894 | $38894 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 79 | 120 | 3 |
| SAT | Scholastic Aptitude Test | 1370 | 1600 | 1 |
| ACT | American College Testing | 30 | 36 | 1 |
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).