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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Agronomy and Horticulture

The Science and Application of Plants to Sustain and Enhance Human Life

What can you do with a degree in Agronomy or Horticulture?

Becoming an agronomist or horticulturist is just the tip of the iceberg!



With a professional degree in agronomy , careers are possible in:

  • Agricultural Communicator
  • Crop Consultant
  • Crop Insurance Adjuster
  • Educator
  • Elevator or Co-op Manager
  • Farmer or Rancher
  • Farm Credit Banker
  • Farmer Manager
  • Field or Lab Researcher
  • Plant Breeder
  • Seed, Fertilizer, or Chemical Sales or Technical Representative
  • Soil or Water Conservationist

With a professional degree in horticulture , careers are possible in:

  • Educator
  • Field or Lab Researcher
  • Floral Designer
  • Greenhouse Manager
  • Horticultural Communicator
  • Horticulture Entrepreneur
  • Landscape Designer
  • Landscape Contractor
  • Nursery Manager
  • Plant Breeder
  • Plant Propagator or Grower
  • Vineyard Manager

With a professional degree in plant biology , careers are possible in:

  • Ecosystem Manager
  • Educator
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Field Biologist
  • Genetic Engineer
  • Horticultural or Agricultural Plant Breeder
  • Medical Professional
  • Plant Ecologist
  • Plant Research Technologist

With a professional degree in turfgrass & landscape management , careers are possible in:

  • Botanical Garden or Aboretum Director or Manager
  • Educator
  • Field or Lab Researcher
  • Golf Course Superintendent
  • Landscape Management Contractor
  • Landscape Management Service Provider
  • Landscape Plant Grower
  • Lawn Care Service Owner or Operator
  • Resort Grounds Manager
  • Sales or Technical Representative
  • Sod Producer
  • Sports Turf Manager