Overview

Features

Learning Goals that students in this Soil Science program at Iowa State University are expected to meet include:

Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of soil components and soil processes.

Identify critical issues in fundamental and applied soil science and to formulate scientific approaches to those issues.

Ability to apply knowledge of soil science to solve problems in nonacademic contexts and in collaboration with professionals in other disciplines.

Demonstrate professional communication skills, using effective strategies both when writing technical reports, research proposals, journal articles, or popular press articles and when giving oral or poster presentations to scientific or lay audiences.

Demonstrate an appreciation of the soil as a fundamental natural resource, deserving of wise use and protection.

Demonstrate an understanding of ethical issues that pertain to soil science and science in general.

Maintain, in collaboration with the faculty, an environment of discovery, professional pride, collaboration, and mutual support.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Soil Chemistry

Soil Fertility

Soil Management

Soil Microbiology And Biochemistry

Soil Morphology And Genesis

Soil Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00

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More details

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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ames, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Publications List if applicable should be submitted as PDF in the online application system

Resume and publication list should be submitted as PDFs in the online application system

In order to be admitted into the program potential students must have a faculty commitment to serve as major professor. Potential students should locate faculty whose work aligns with their educational and career goals and contact them directly BEFORE completing the application to inquire about open graduate positions and funding. Only applicants who are in contact with faculty, apply for the program, and receive a faculty commitment will be admitted into the program.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15511 USD / year

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Out-of-State

14551 USD / year

≈ 14551 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

5746 USD / year

≈ 5746 USD / year

Living costs

Ames

United States

1158 - 1797 USD / month

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