Overview

The UW–Madison Department of Agronomy is one of the most highly ranked and regarded departments in the nation. We are committed to integrated research, development, teaching, and outreach to address issues of food scarcity, food quality and nutrition, environmental impact, and sustainability.

Within our Agronomy program at the University of Wisconsin Madison we find and disseminate answers to problems and discover opportunities concerning efficiency and sustainability of production, improvements in quality, and methods for safe and environmentally sound practices. An education in agronomy prepares graduates for professional careers in research, teaching, and extension at academic and government institutions, and for research and technical careers in industry in areas such as biotechnology, agroecology, cropping systems ecology and ecosystem modeling, crop management and protection, plant breeding, biochemistry, genetics, and genomics.

The department maintains or has access to excellent facilities for research, including fully equipped laboratories, growth chambers and greenhouses, and complete field facilities at nearby agricultural research stations and throughout the state. Students have access to highly controlled plant growth facilities at the university's Biotron and to special analytical services provided by the campus Biotechnology Center. The Wisconsin Crop Innovation Center opened in 2017 and houses a cutting edge transgenic plant laboratory and 26,000 square feet of highly controlled greenhouse space and other lab facilities.

Learning outcomes

Articulates, critiques, or elaborates the theories, research methods, and approaches to inquiry or schools of practice in the field of study.
Identifies sources and assembles evidence pertaining to questions or challenges in the field of study.
Demonstrates understanding of the primary field of study in a historical, social, or global context.
Selects and/or utilizes the most appropriate methodologies and practices.
Evaluates or synthesizes information pertaining to questions or challenges in the field of study.
Communicates clearly in ways appropriate to the field of study.
Recognizes and applies principles of ethical and professional conduct.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Crop Production

Agroecology: an Introduction to the Ecology of Food and Agriculture

Global Health

Forage Management and Utilization

Plant Nutrition Management

Integrated Weed Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-06-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madison, United States

Disciplines

Agribusiness Horticulture and Crop Science View 66 other Masters in Agribusiness in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

GMAT

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates for graduate study should have a bachelor's degree in agriculture or in the biological, chemical, or physical sciences.

Students considering graduate study in agronomy should make inquiries to the department several months before the desired enrollment date. In addition to the online application, the department requires a statement of purpose, GRE scores, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25732 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25732 USD / year

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In-State

12404 USD / year

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Living costs

Madison

United States

1015 - 1752 USD / month

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