Careers in Crop & Soil Sciences
Department of Crop and Soil Sciences
154A Plant and Soil Science Building, East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 353-3271 http://www.css.msu.edu/
154A Plant and Soil Science Building, East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 353-3271 http://www.css.msu.edu/
Students study the biological and physical sciences to prepare for professional careers in diverse employment opportunities such as consulting, golf course management, sales, environmental clean-up, marketing, lawn care, waste management, technology, and production agriculture.
Selected companies that hire after graduation:
- Allied Chemical Company
- Barefoot Lawn Care
- American Cyanamid
- Dow Chemical Company
- Hollyshire Farms
- Pioneer Hi-Bred International
- United States Agency for International Development
- Peace Corps
- Countrymark
- Novartis
- Federal Land Bank
- Monsanto
Sample job titles:
- Crop Consultant
- Agronomist
- Cropping Systems Analyst
- Golf Course Superintendent
- Commercial Lawn Specialist
- Farm Manager
| Average Starting Salary: | $30,000 |
| Salary Range: | $26,000 - $55,000 |