Agriculture - Plant and Soil Science
Agriculture - Plant and Soil Science
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 program
Careers in agriculture typically require a bachelor's degree or higher. Various career opportunities are available in research firms, universities, and agribusiness. The Associate of Science in Agriculture - Plant and Soil Science is designed for students wanting to complete the first two years of the bachelor's degree in a community college setting. Our students have the opportunity to work closely with agriculture faculty and have ample access to the latest 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 | |
Get started at Jackson State!
Tennessee Transfer Pathway
Course credits at Jackson State 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: http://www.onetonline.org 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.