Agriculture - Plant and Soil Science Pathway
Agriculture - Plant and Soil Science Pathway
Cultivate Your Future with Our Associate of Science in Plant and Soil Science!
If you love plants and the environment, then a career in conservation may be a good place for you. Planting and caring for soil are an excellent foundation for this work. Most plant and soil science professions require an individual to have a degree or formal education.
Learn more about the Agriculture - Plant and Soil Science Pathway
The Agriculture – Plant and Soil Science Pathway at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Community College provides students with a foundation for various careers, typically requiring a bachelor's degree or higher. Career opportunities can be pursued in research firms, universities, and agribusiness sectors. This pathway is structured to support students completing the first two years of a bachelor's degree in a community college setting. Students engage closely with agriculture faculty and benefit from exposure to advanced agriculture technology.
Explore a Sample Course Schedule
Fall Semester
| Rubric | Course | Hrs |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1010 | English Composition I | 3 |
| BIOL 1110 | General Biology I | 4 |
| HIST XXXX | History Course | 3 |
| AGRI 1020 | Intro to Animal Science | 3 |
| COL 1030 | College to Career Navigation | 3 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Spring Semester
| Rubric | Course | Hrs |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1020 | English Composition II | 3 |
| BIOL 1120 | General Biology II | 4 |
| HIST XXXX | History Course | 3 |
| AGRI 1030 | Introduction to Plant Science | 3 |
| MATH 1530 | Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Fall Semester
| Rubric | Course | Hrs |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL XXXX | Literature Course | 3 |
| Humanities Course | 3 | |
| ECON XXXX | Economics Course | 3 |
| CHEM 1110 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| AGRI 1050 | Introduction to Soil Science | 4 |
| Total Credits | 17 | |
Spring Semester
| Rubric | Course | Hrs |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 2025 | Fundamentals of Communication | 3 |
| CHEM 1120 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| Social/Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
| Humanities Course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
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Tennessee Transfer Pathway
Course credits at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï transfer to any Tennessee Public institution (and some private institutions), allowing you to transfer to your chosen Bachelor's degree program.
Green Light Your Career!
An associate degree in agriculture-plant and soil science opens the door to many entry-level positions in this field.
33
Four-Year Institutions
Our Credits Transfer to in Tennessee
7,800+
Number of Transfer Students
Over a 5-year period
31
Individual Pathways
Seven Academic Focus Areas
Career Outlook
Career and Salary Information
The following is a list of career choices that may be obtained upon completing a bachelor's degree or higher in this discipline. Please visit the following website: or speak to an advisor for additional career opportunities, salary information, and education requirements. Salaries are not guaranteed.
|
Career |
Beginning Salary with Bachelor's Degree in TN |
Experienced Salary Median |
|
Precision Ag Technician |
$26,260 |
$37,190 |
|
Sales Representative, Wholesale, Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products |
$31,880 |
$63,610 |
Further education, such as a bachelor's or master's degree in Agriculture-Plant and Soil Science, can unlock specialized career opportunities and advancement. Transfer opportunities to four-year colleges or universities provide a pathway for continued education and expanded career prospects in the dynamic field of Agriculture-Plant and Soil Science.
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