Crop Science (B.S.)

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in crop science will allow you to join a critical and growing sector of our national economy. The skilled-labor shortage is leading larger agricultural companies to aggressively recruit students for internships and full-time jobs. At Delaware Valley University, our crop science program will prepare you with the knowledge and hands-on experience you will need for career success in crop science and agronomy. 

Why Study Crop Science at DelVal?

  • You will be part of a small, close-knit community with access to more than 500 acres of field crops, 12,000 feet of modern greenhouse space and two container freight farms.
  • You will get hands-on experience in year one through our award-winning Experience 360program.
  • Walk to our crop and greenhouse facilities from your residence hall.
  • You will take courses in management and science as you learn to manage soils, crops and resources.
  • Our students have multiple career paths available to them upon graduation. 
100%
real-world experience
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$30,100
average scholarship and grant amount awarded to freshmen in 2025-26
18
Average class size
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Crop Science At-A-Glance

Our crop science major prepares students for careers in crop science and agronomy. Our program offers a combination of basic and applied science courses along with courses in management.

Sample Courses

  • Sustainability: Saving the Earth and Feeding the People
  • Seminar (Agronomy)
  • Soils
  • Field Crops I
  • Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
  • Genetics
  • Botany of Vascular Plants
  • Plant Breeding
  • Plant Physiology
  • Food and Agricultural Policy
  • Irrigation Technology
  • Climatology

 

Recommended Minors

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Career Paths

Our graduates pursue careers as crop consultants, researchers, growers, extension agents, farm managers and even as sales representatives for fertilizer, equipment, pesticide and seed companies.

Be A Horticulturist
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Be a Food Producer
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Be a Leader in Ag
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Attend Graduate or Professional School
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Much More Than an Internship Program

The Experience360 Program gives you the opportunity to apply classroom lessons to real-world experiences in the field of crop science. In addition to valuable internships, E360 includes career exploration including hiring trends and salaries, opportunities for student research, week-long study abroad, leadership development and community service.

Learn More About the Experience360 Program for Crop Science at DelVal!

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POV of Crop Science Students

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