ProgramCIP 01.1201

Soil Science and Agronomy, General

A program that generally focuses on the scientific classification of soils, soil properties, and their relationship to agricultural crops. Includes instruction in soil chemistry, soil physics, soil biology, soil fertility, morphogenesis, mineralogy, hydrology, agronomy, and soil conservation and management.

Definition from U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (CIP 2020).

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01.

Leads to

3 jobs

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary25-1041
Agricultural Technicians19-4012
Soil and Plant Scientists19-1013

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Knowledge those jobs draw on

Biology3 of 3
English Language2 of 3
Food Production2 of 3
Education and Training1 of 3
Administration and Management1 of 3
Computers and Electronics1 of 3
Chemistry1 of 3
Mathematics1 of 3
Customer and Personal Service1 of 3

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