Masters of Science in Agronomy: Colleges, Syllabus, Jobs and Salary 2024

M.Sc. in Agronomy is a 2- year full- time course divided into 4 semesters, with each semester lasting a period of 6 months. The course is designed to offer to eligible candidates, advanced insight into the means of providing options for sustainable agriculture for both the wellness of the environment and humans who consume agricultural produce.

Students are taught the proper ways to communicate with the public, farmers and fellow scientists through a wide range of methods. With an increase in the need of new ways for improving sustainable agricultural practices, the discipline is fast gaining popularity in the country, in both government and private sectors.

The average annual course fee charged in India ranges between INR 6,000 and 1 lakh, depending upon the institute offering the course. The average annual starting salary offered in India to successful postgraduates of the course ranges between INR 3 to 8 lacs, depending upon the candidate’s expertise in the field. 

Read More: Master of Science [M.Sc] (Agronomy): Calcutta University, Kolkata

M.Sc. in Agronomy: Career Prospects

Agronomy involves the study of plant breeding and its relevance in terms of human consumption. With the commercialization of horticulture and agriculture, career opportunities in both government and private sectors in the discipline have increased.
successful postgraduates of the course are hired in capacities such as Horticulturists and Landscapers, Supervisors, Researchers, Distributors, and Engineers in fields such as resorts, hotels, health farms etc.

Some of the popular professional avenues open to such postgraduates are listed below with the corresponding salaries offered for the respective positions.

JOB POSITION	JOB DESCRIPTION	AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY
Farm Manager	Farm Managers are responsible for budgeting and maintaining accurate financial records, organising sales and purchases of livestock, farm equipment, crops, and agricultural products. They handling paperwork and keep administrative records. They recruit, train/ instruct and supervise farm workers. Livestock on farms tends to be pigs, cows or sheep, while crops can cover cereals, oilseed, vegetables and salad. The job is varied and includes planning strategies for maximum yield, organising farm administration, working machinery, organising associated businesses and managing staff.	INR 1,11,000
Agronomist	Agronomists, sometimes known as Crop Scientists, specialize in producing and improving food crops through conducting experiments and developing methods of production. Agronomists divide their time between the field the laboratory. They collect samples while on the field, talk to farmers and others involved in the industry or introduce different techniques and products that could improve soil quality.	INR 5,00,000
Research Associate	Research Associates are responsible for monitoring progress of research projects and coordinating information between departmental sections. They perform a wide and complex variety of assays, tests, and studies. They perform highly specialized and advanced experiments, and collect, prepare, analyse, and evaluate specimens and/ or tissue cultures.	INR 3,02,000
Subject Matter Specialist- Agronomy	Subject Matter Specialists- Agronomy are responsible for providing training in beekeeping, mushroom rising, vermin composting, making of bio gas units, and demonstration of new technology for improving the farm productivity. Seed production, for example, helps farmers increase seed replacement rate.	INR 2,40,000
Lecturer	Lecturers are responsible for teaching academic and vocational subjects to undergraduate and postgraduate students. They work in universities and also pursue their own research to contribute to the wider research activities of their department or institution.	INR 3,00,000