Agronomy

Purdue University

United States of America, West Lafayette

University Rank:#88

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Duration4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 948 / credit

Next IntakeAugust 21, 2023

Agronomy

About

The Purdue University Department of Agronomy is a diverse department with globally respected faculty and staff who have a passion for agronomic and environmental improvement. Research spans genetics and crop Improvement, crop physiology and ecology, cropping systems, landscape and hydrologic processes, soils and biogeochemistry, and applied meteorology and climatology. Our cutting-edge research across the crop, soils, and climate continuum in combination with our holistic view of teaching, research, and Extension prepares you for careers in industry, government, and academia. We have nearly 100% placement of our graduates.

Agronomy graduate students work. You can join them in addressing global challenges. Here, you will gain a broad experience: opportunities to engage students and the public through teaching and extension as well as broad research opportunities locally, across the state and overseas in a wide range of countries and continents. The department has substantial funds available for professional travel and awards to support your experience.

Degree programs:

Agronomy BS/MS 3+2 combination thesis.
Agronomy M.S. with typical duration of 2.2 years for thesis, and 2 years for non-thesis.
Agronomy Ph.D. with typical duration of 4.6 years

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Degree Required: Completion of baccalaureate or equivalent degree from a college or university of recognized standing prior to registration as a graduate student.
Required Academic Transcripts: Transcripts in English from every institution of higher education attended regardless of degree completion.
Required Proof of Degree: Diploma not required unless degree conferral is not listed on transcript.
English Proficiency Requirement: Required. See the English Proficiency Requirements page for further information.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Fee Information

Application Fee 75

How to Apply

For all applicants:

Create an Application Account to start your application.
Choose up to 3 campuses and/or graduate majors in priority order. Note: Not all graduate programs offer a third-choice option. (List of available third choice graduate majors.)
Submit results of required tests (if needed) for your graduate program (examples of tests: GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS).
Review your current/previous academic institution’s country for a listing of required admission documents.
Prepare any additional documents based on your desired graduate program, including documentation for a 2nd or 3rd choice graduate program.
Pay the Nonrefundable Application Fee (not required for nondegree or teacher license applicants).

For degree-seeking applicants:

Upload Transcripts for every institution of higher education attended.
Submit a statement of purpose. If applying to a 2nd or 3rd choice graduate program, be sure your statement of purpose is all-inclusive, and supports your suitability for all graduate programs listed on your application.
Provide three Letters of Recommendation or the number required by your graduate program. If applying to a 2nd or 3rd choice graduate program, the program with the highest number of required recommendation letters will determine the minimum number of letters to be submitted.

For nondegree applicants:

Provide evidence of a bachelor’s degree (may be a transcript, copy of a diploma or a letter from your college/university verifying the degree).

For graduate certificate/teacher license applicants:

Upload Transcripts for every institution of higher education attended.

CHECK YOUR STATUS

Log in to your Online Application Account.
If applying to a 2nd or 3rd choice graduate program, Check Your Application Status for each graduate program
Contact your Graduate Program directly with any questions.

Agronomy

Purdue University

United States of America, West Lafayette

Go to Official Website