Fargo,
ND,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Soil Science in Fargo United States | North Dakota State University
North Dakota State University
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Fargo United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,274
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Department of Soil Science within the School of Natural Resource Sciences provides graduate programs culminating in Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees, preparing students for careers in agricultural and environmental fields. The curriculum and research focus on soil-plant-atmosphere relationships and their practical applications in managing soil and water resources. Degree specializations include soil chemistry, fertility, ecology, physics, reclamation, genesis and morphology, management and conservation, environmental modeling, water quality, as well as soil salinity and sodicity. Additionally, students can pursue M.S. or Ph.D. degrees in Natural Resources Management or Environmental and Conservation Science with a soil science concentration.
Typically, the M.S. program takes 24 months of full-time study and research to complete, whereas the Ph.D. requires at least 36 months. Students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 throughout their studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
The Soil Science graduate program is open to all qualified graduates of universities and colleges of recognized standing.
TOEFL iBT 71, IELTS 6, Duolingo 100, 525 (paper-based)
At the baccalaureate level, the applicant must have earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0, or equivalent, to attain full standing in a graduate degree program. Applicants whose last degree completed is a graduate degree may be admitted in full standing if the final GPA of that degree is at least 3.0 or equivalent.
TOEFL iBT 71, IELTS 6, Duolingo 100, 525 (paper-based)
At the baccalaureate level, the applicant must have earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0, or equivalent, to attain full standing in a graduate degree program. Applicants whose last degree completed is a graduate degree may be admitted in full standing if the final GPA of that degree is at least 3.0 or equivalent.
Tuition
USD
13,274