BSc in Range Science in Fargo United States | North Dakota State University

North Dakota is blessed with vast expanses of rangeland, where grazing agriculture continues to play a crucial role in both the state's economy and cultural heritage. At North Dakota State University, we examine the complete rangeland ecosystem—encompassing plant diversity, wildlife, soils, and water—to understand how people can effectively steward these natural assets for long-term productivity and environmental protection. Our program equips students with the skills to research and oversee rangelands not just locally, but nationally and globally. Through range science, students gain expertise in evaluating, observing, and maintaining rangeland resources. Taking an ecosystem approach, the curriculum explores connections among plant life, soil systems, animal habitats, and human interactions. The undergraduate program focuses on educating students in rangeland plant ecology, disturbance management (including grazing and fire control), land enhancement techniques, resource monitoring, and watershed stewardship. Foundational studies in biology, botany, chemistry, math, and zoology are required, supplemented by coursework in animal science, soil studies, insect science, earth sciences, GIS technology, and natural resource administration.