Careers in Plant Science

The Department of Plant Science has four areas of emphasis which our majors may choose between; Crop Production Management and Plant Health. With this diversity in areas of emphasis, our graduates are may be employed in many fields including:

• Agronomists
• Farm Managers
• Crop Production Consultants
• Pest Control Advisors
• Marketing Experts for pesticide and ag chemical companies
• Marketing Experts for private seed companies
• Research Associates for private plant breeding companies
• Research Associates for pesticide and ag chemical companies
• Research Technicians for private companies, universities, and other governmental agencies
• Natural Resource Conservations and Agents
• Field Representatives for food processing companies
• Farm Insurance Agents
• Agents in the production and marketing of certified seeds
• Managers of farm service centers for cooperatives and elevators
• Nursery / Landscape Managers
• Entomologists
• Plant Pathologists
• Weed Scientists
• Greens Keeper
• Plant Propagator