Graduates of the Agroecology concentration are prepared for careers in integrated plant health management, government regulatory and environmental agencies or for entrance into graduate or professional school.

Plant your future in the Department of Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois. Join our efforts to advance science to meet the needs of a growing world population. From plant breeding and molecular biology to sustainable food and fuel production systems, our internationally recognized faculty are prepared to educate the future leaders of our industry to use the latest advancements in science and technology to improve food and fuel production.

Our department offers students opportunities to succeed and find their niche. When our students graduate, they often have more than one lucrative job opportunity waiting. The demand for our students is high and the future looks even more promising for well-trained scientists as societal demands change. For example, by 2020, estimates say 1,430 new graduates will be needed with a master’s degree or Ph.D. in plant breeding alone.