Agriculture Science
Are you ready to be part of the solution to some of the world’s most pressing challenges? Corban’s agriculture science major equips you to pursue ethical, sustainable solutions to global food, farming, and resource concerns—rooted in a biblical worldview. Whether you want to get your hands dirty in the field or shape policy from the office, this immersive and practical program will prepare you to steward creation well and lead with integrity.
Corban is the only Christian university in the Pacific Northwest offering a degree in agriculture science, and our 205-acre campus in Oregon’s Willamette Valley—one of the most agriculturally diverse regions in the world—provides a living classroom for your education.
Completion
4 Years
Credits
120
Major
Agriculture Science
Delivery
On Campus
Concentrations
Corban’s agriculture science major combines a faith-based liberal arts framework with an emphasis on core scientific knowledge and a solid agricultural foundation. Choose from three concentrations to customize your degree toward your career goals:
Featured Courses
Intro to Animal Science with lab
Discover the foundations of animal agriculture and care. Explore topics like classification, nutrition, behavior, reproduction, and industry trends across a variety of livestock species. Gain hands-on experience through farm visits, breed identification, and animal handling and care.
Crop Science with lab
Study the science behind crop production, from plant growth and soil health to pest control and harvesting. This hands-on lab course connects agronomic principles with real-world farming challenges and innovations in sustainable food, feed, and fiber production.
Principles of Sustainable Agriculture
Examine the environmental and societal impacts of conventional agriculture and explore sustainable alternatives. You’ll learn how farming practices affect communities and ecosystems—locally and globally—while investigating innovative solutions for the future of food.
Natural Resource Economics
Apply economic principles to pressing environmental challenges. Learn to analyze market failures, property rights, and cost-benefit scenarios related to air and water pollution, waste management, and resource use—while exploring the vital role of public policy in sustainability.
For a complete list of courses in this program, view the program overview.
For official course descriptions, refer to the academic catalog.
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$78,770
median salary for agriculture scientists*
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70%
increase in demand for food production by 2050^
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100%
of ag science students complete at least one internship for real world experience
*according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
^according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Agriculture science is more than growing food—it’s about feeding communities, stewarding God’s creation, and finding sustainable solutions. In this major, you’ll gain hands-on experience, explore real-world challenges, and learn how faith and sustainability work hand in hand.
Career Opportunities
Become a competent agricultural professional, committed to discovering solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges through careers such as:
- Agricultural and Food Scientist
- Soil and Plant Scientist
- Farmer or Rancher
- Agricultural Manager
- Agricultural Engineer
- Ag Marketing Manager
Featured Faculty
Dr. Susie Nelson
Director of Agriculture Science | Assistant Professor of Agriculture Science
snelson@corban.edu(503) 375-7117