You learned about how a soil's health - or ability to support life - is shaped by our agricultural management decisions. If you loved chatting with our Iowa State agronomists about soil health and organic soil carbon, perhaps you are a soil superstar in the making.
Being a soil superstar at Iowa State is one of the many ways you can help protect the quality of our environment. As an agronomy major you’ll learn how soil is nonrenewable natural resource that helps produce food and fiber, create bioenergy, and filter and store our water. You’ll also learn how your passion and creativity can impact the future of soil – and generations to come.
To meet another soil superstar, check out the experience of Hannah.
Classes to look forward to
AGRON 1820: Introduction to Soil Science
AGRON 2590: Organic Compounds in Plants and Soils
AGRON 2820: Soil Conservation and Land Use
AGRON 3540: Soils and Plant Growth Lab
AGRON 3600: Environmental Soil Science
For additional detail, see course catalog descriptions.
Career Potential
Agronomy graduates have enjoyed a 100% placement rate within 6 months of graduation for several years straight. For additional information, check out our career placement, salary and internship information.