For more information contact: Dr. David Weaver 202 Funchess Hall Auburn University, AL 36849 334-844-3982 weavedb@auburn.edu Curriculum in · Production Track · Business Track · Science Track · Turfgrass Track Student Organizations: · Golf Course Superintendents Association of America · Agronomy Club · AU Student Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society Career Services Dept. of Agronomy & Soils

     Agronomy and Soils students study the foundation of agriculture when applying basic science courses to better understand crop production and the environmental aspects of soil management.
     Four tracks in agronomy and soils are specialized for the student’s interests. Those include Production Track, Business Track, Science Track and Turfgrass Track.

     Twenty percent of graduates have left Auburn to work in the agriculture and food sectors. Some graduates work with local, state and federal government and others choose to further their education or work in fields of business or law. Many graduates of agronomy and soils work in the most prestigious golf courses and golf clubs in the country. The average starting salary for graduates is between $28 to $30,000 a year.