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Computer Science and Crop Sciences

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences

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What is Computer Science and Crop Sciences?

Computer science is the study of theory, design, and applications of digital computers. In this major, you will learn software design and informational processing techniques. Crop Sciences is the study of solving important global agricultural problems. Students learn to make plants more efficient, sustainable, and productive. You will also learn how to reduce risk and cost to producers. Our program will help you pursue a career in agriculture that emphasizes both technology and management. 

Career Options

  • Bioinformatics
  • Computational biology
  • Data analysis
  • Data management
  • Education
  • Information technology
  • Precision agriculture
  • Web programming

Post-Graduation Success1

90% employed or continuing education

57% employed after graduation

33% attending graduate school

$58,582 average starting annual income

Sample employer destinations: Corteva Agriscience (4), Advanced Agrilytics (2), Bayer Crop Science (2) View All

Sample grad school destinations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Tokyo View All

Review Criteria

First-Year Major-Specific Criteria

  • Calculus preferred (if available at high school)
  • Experiences related to the major

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Transfer Criteria

Transfer Handbook

Graduation & Retention2

3.9 years to degree

100% first-year retention rate

65% four-year graduation rate

75% six-year graduation rate

Annual Program Costs3

Illinois Resident

  • Tuition: $18,372
  • Fees: $5,054
  • Expenses: $18,884
  • Total: $42,310

Non-Resident

  • Tuition: $41,444
  • Fees: $5,054
  • Expenses:$19,224
  • Total: $65,722

International

  • Tuition: $44,688
  • Fees: $5,054
  • Expenses: $19,224
  • Total: $68,966
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