Introduction
Plant sciences programs teach students the scientific principles of the breeding, cultivation, and production of agricultural plants, and the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural plant products.
Specific programs included in this major:
- Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding
- Agronomy and Crop Science
- Horticultural Science
- Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
- Plant Sciences, General
- Plant Sciences, Other
- Range Science and Management
Careers You Qualify For With This Major
Schools That Offer This Major
| School | City |
|---|---|
| Central Lakes College - Staples | Staples |
| Century College | White Bear Lake |
| Minnesota State University, Mankato | Mankato |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College - Worthington | Worthington |
| Northland Community and Technical College - Thief River Falls | Thief River Falls |
| Ridgewater College - Willmar | Willmar |
| Riverland Community College - Albert Lea | Albert Lea |
| Riverland Community College - Austin | Austin |
Related Majors
College Preparation
In Minnesota, your school may have developed a Program of Study in this career area. A Program of Study is an academic and career plan developed by your high school to help move you towards a career and college path. A Program of Study can help you:
- Select high school classes that prepare you for college and getting a job
- Understand how the classes you're taking in high school lead to a career
- Identify extra-curricular activities that are related to your career interest
- See what classes at your school offer early college credit that will save you time and money towards your college expenses
- Graduate from high school prepared for your next step toward the career you choose
Learn more about Programs of Study at your high school.