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

Program Resources

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

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: $18,740
Fees: $5,182
Expenses: $19,558
Total: $43,480

Non-Resident

Tuition: $44,340
Fees: $5,182
Expenses:$19,898
Total: $69,420

International

Tuition: $47,800
Fees: $5,182
Expenses: $19,898
Total: $72,880

Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ENG) - ENG

Computer Science - ENG

Crop Sciences - ACES

Molecular and Cellular Biology - LAS

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 Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer.

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.