The Field Crop Management at Washington State University is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Pullman , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on January 31, 2027.
Field crop management is one of six majors in the integrated plant sciences bachelor's degree program.
The field crop management major is ideal for students interested in agronomy, crop production, and plant, soil, and pest management as it allows students the flexibility to choose a minor or specialize in an area of their choice. Crop scientists (or agronomists) are involved in improving food, feed, and fiber production.
To be considered for admission to Washington State University as a freshman, a student needs to complete at least 12 years of school, culminating in an appropriate secondary certificate or external examination. (We may consider the first year or two of university in some countries to be secondary level.)
Schooling should include preparation in humanities, mathematics, basic sciences, and social sciences.
WSU requires a minimum grade point average of 2.70 (on a 4.00 scale) for admission as an international freshman.
To be admitted to WSU as an international transfer student, you need to complete a minimum of 27 semester credits or at least 1 full year of study at an accredited post-secondary school. WSU requires a minimum grade point average of at least 2.50 (on a 4.00 scale) for admission as an international transfer student.
Students who have completed GCE A-Level examinations may qualify for transfer credit. We do not grant college credit for AS-level exams. Visit our Cambridge Credit Chart for more detailed information on which exams qualify for A-level transfer credit. In order to receive transfer credit, applicants must have the awarding body send their official A-level Statement of Results to WSU.
The field crop management major is for students interested in careers such as certified crop advisors, consultants, field representatives, farm managers, and crop specialists.
Graduates qualify for careers in agribusiness, corporate and technical farm management, professional consulting, research, and sales positions.
Crop scientists (or agronomists) are involved in improving food, feed, and fiber production. They study metabolic and developmental processes of crop plants and seeds, develop improved crop varieties through plant breeding and biotechnology, design sustainable crop production and management systems that conserve natural resources while enhancing crop yields, and investigate the impact of cropping systems on agricultural and nonagricultural ecosystems.
Jobs are available in government agencies, commercial businesses, and nonprofit organizations.
Here are some examples; this isn't a comprehensive list, but you can see that there are plenty of places to put your degree to work.
Government employers include:
In private commercial industry, you might work for:
International agriculture offers job opportunities and advanced study through such organizations as:
Teaching, research, and extension careers are available in community colleges and universities for graduates with advanced degrees.
Check the admission requirements for information about academic standards and required documents.
Your application for admission must include:
Get the admission application and other necessary forms.
You will want to prepare some information before beginning your online application.
You may upload electronic copies of your documents when you submit your application online. If you upload transcripts they will be considered unofficial. It is best to send transcripts separately after you submit your application.
To complete the application and submit it for our review you will need to pay the $70 application fee by credit card or wire transfer. If you have questions about paying this fee please contact us.
If you do not wish to upload documents into the application, or do not have them ready to upload and submit, you may mail or email them to the International Undergraduate Admissions Office when you submit your application.
Office of International Programs
International Undergraduate Admissions
Kruegel Hall
PO Box 643251
Pullman, WA 99164-3251
USA
[email protected]
United States of America, Pullman
