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Crop Sciences

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences

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What is Crop Sciences?

Our Crop Sciences program emphasizes solving important global problems. You'll learn to make plants more efficient, sustainable, and productive while reducing risk and cost to producers. You will have the opportunity to work in labs and help with the latest research projects under our best faculty. You’ll also have the chance to travel the world while earning class credit. You may take part in paid internships with reputable companies. With this major, you'll have the skills to set yourself up for a career you love helping those in need. You can choose from three concentrations:

  • Agroecology
  • Crop Agribusiness
  • Horticultural Food Systems

Career Options

  • Agribusiness
  • Biotechnology
  • Consulting
  • Crop & food production
  • Medicine
  • Plant breeding & genetics
  • Urban agriculture & horticulture
  • Research
  • Water quality & environmental systems
  • Weed sciences

Post-Graduation Success1

92% employed or continuing education

55% employed after graduation

37% attending graduate school

$44,932 average starting annual income

Sample employer destinations: Monsanto, AgReliant Genetics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign View All

Sample grad school destinations: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Purdue University, Iowa State University View All

Program Resources

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Program Webpage Degree Requirements

Review Criteria

First-Year Major-Specific Criteria

  • Strong science and math coursework and performance
  • Calculus and Chemistry preferred (if available at high school)
  • Experiences related to the major

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Transfer Criteria

Transfer Guide

Graduation & Retention2

3.6 years to degree

94% first-year retention rate

70% four-year graduation rate

82% six-year graduation rate

Annual Program Costs3

Illinois Resident

  • Tuition: $14,008
  • Fees: $4,928
  • Expenses: $18,222
  • Total: $37,158

Non-Resident

  • Tuition: $33,128
  • Fees: $4,928
  • Expenses:$18,562
  • Total: $56,618

International

  • Tuition: $34,076
  • Fees: $4,928
  • Expenses: $18,562
  • Total: $57,566

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1 Post-graduate data was collected through the Illini Success initiative, which primarily relies on self-reported survey data sources. Statistics are aggregated from the past three years. Please note that total compensation may be greater than annual salary as other forms of compensation (e.g., signing bonus, commission, benefits) are not included. For more information on Illini Success data and methods, please visit the Illini Success website. For average wage or salary information five years after entry into an occupation, visit the My Next Move website.

2 Graduation and retention data comes from several majors within a similar interest area. Data may not yet be available for newly created programs. Years-to-degree data is only available for programs from which you can earn a degree. Retention and graduation rates are only available for programs that you can apply directly into. Retention rates reflect retention to the university, not necessarily retention within the major.

3 "Expenses" are estimated and include books, supplies, housing, and other living expenses. The exact amount you’ll pay depends on where you decide to live, the meal plan you choose, and your overall lifestyle. To learn more about costs, please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid website. To learn the average monthly student loan payment over a period of 20 years based on estimated cost, visit the Illinois College2Career website.

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