M.S. in Soil and Land Resources

USA

What will I learn?

Dig deep into the field of soil science.

Soil is a vital natural resource essential to human survival. In this program, you will develop valuable expertise about the soil ecosystem and build the research skills to address soil issues related to sustainable agriculture and the environment.

Much of your learning will occur during your independent research in the form of a thesis or dissertation. You might conduct lab-based research on topics like heavy-metal contamination, selenium toxicity, or biopesticides for soil-borne pests. Or you could go out into the field to track water flow through soil, examine the origins of Idaho’s soil, or explore environmentally friendly ways to boost crop production.

With this degree, you could become a/an:

  • Agricultural waste management specialist
  • Independent environmental consultant
  • Soil fertility management specialist
  • Research technician
  • Research program leader
  • Professor
  • Research scientist
  • University extension educator
  • Consultant

Which department am I in?

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Study options

Full Time (Minimum 30 credits)

Tuition fees
$29,784.00 (25,12,994) per year
Start date

September 2025

Venue

University of Idaho

875 Perimeter Drive,

MOSCOW,

Idaho,

83844, United States

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$30,052.00 (25,35,606) per year
Residence Hall Cost of Living- Wallace / Tower Double- 2,525/semester, 5,050/academic year
Start date

January 2025

Venue

Moscow (Main Campus)

875 Perimeter Drive MS 4264,

Moscow,

Idaho,

83844, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Graduate school applicants must possess the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree, with a minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

The following are acceptable as proof of English competency for graduate students:

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): minimum overall score of 79

IELTS (International English Language Testing System): minimum overall score of 6.5

MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery): Minimum overall score of 77

U of I American Language and Culture Program (ALCP) with score of a Level 6/Advanced Pass

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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