Also called: Weed Ecologist, Herbicide Scientist
Studies weeds and finds better ways to control them on farms and natural lands.
Tests herbicide-resistant pigweed in field plots, tries cover crops and robots that zap weeds, and advises farmers.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 7 years after high school. Master's or PhD in agronomy or plant science.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Plant Science, Agronomy.
Growing about average. Tracks BLS biological scientists.
Low risk for 10 years. AI weed-zapping robots are part of the research; field plots and advising farmers stay human.
Classes: AP Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-1013.
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