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Agronomist

SOC Code
19-1013

Research crops, trees and other plants and observe how they grow best — considering soil, pests and other factors. May classify and categorize soils and investigate effects of different practices on crop growth. 

Recommended Education
Bachelor's degreeDoctoral or professional degree
Kansas Career Cluster
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Job Growth & Salary Info

Kansas

Growth Projection: Extreme Growth

Median Salary: $61,630

National

Growth Projection: Growth

Median Salary: $66,750

Jobs labeled Growth or Extreme Growth have promising projections for the future, meaning industry's need for the job will continue to increase.
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