Agronomy

Program Information:

Program Statement:

MS Agronomy is distance education ONLY. There is NO on-campus equivalent. MS Agronomy students can earn Agronomy Graduate Certificate after completion of 6 specific courses as they work towards the full MS degree. Students interested in on-campus Agronomy majors must choose Crop Production & Physiology, Soil Science, Ag Meteorology or Plant Breeding.

Degrees Offered:

Master of Science (M.S.)
Online Master of Science (M.S.)

Program Handbook(s):

Handbook

Learning Goals:

Understand the scientific principles underlying crop management and physiology, plant improvement, soil management and fertility, integrated pest management, and the interaction of these principles.
Critically evaluate research in terms of design, content, potential application, and limitations with respect to agronomic systems.
Apply agronomic knowledge to real-world problems via application of scientific principles.
Understand group dynamics and facilitate the accomplishment of individual and collective goals.
Communicate effectively with scientists, professionals, farmers, other professionals, and the general public for the purposes of learning and informing.
Communicate electronically and utilize various internet information services.

How long does it take to earn a degree?

Median time to earn the master’s: 5.3 years (Methods)

Program Contact:

Contact: Brenda Kutz
Phone: 515-294-2999
E-mail Address:

Mailing Address:

MS Agronomy Admissions
716 Farmhouse Lane
2101 Agronomy Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-1051

Admission Requirements:

Graduate College Requirements:

4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
Academic Records/Transcripts
Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
Proof of English Proficiency.

Program Specific Requirements:

Preapplication required for admission to the program. DO NOT SUBMIT APPLICATION TO OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS before hearing from the program review committee.
Admission Requirements List
Curriculum List
Program Requires GRE: No
Program Requires GMAT: No
Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: Yes

International Requirements:

Financial Statement: Application

English Proficiency Minimum:

TOEFL Paper (PBT)	550
TOEFL Internet (iBT)	79
IELTS	6.5
PTE	53
Duolingo (approved through spring 2025)	105

Application Information:

Application Deadlines:

April 1 for fall admission, October 1 for spring admission, However, if you meet all the course prerequisites and have a GPA of 3.2 or above, you can be admitted at any time.

Application Details:

This program is open to domestic and international students.

Application Instructions

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