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Programs in Soil Sciences

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This program generally focuses on the scientific classification of soils, soil properties, and their relationship to agricultural crops. Includes instruction in soil chemistry, soil physics, soil biology, soil fertility, morphogenesis, mineralogy, hydrology, agronomy, and soil conservation and management.

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Cal Poly

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Ohio State University

Smallest:
Tuskegee University

Most Expensive:
University of California - Davis

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University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez

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Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL		$23,744 33,628 33 Bachelor's (7), Master's (16),
Doctoral (10)
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN		$22,168 21,183 19 Bachelor's (14), Master's (5)
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO		$23,095 22,158 17 Bachelor's (13), Master's (2),
Doctoral (2)
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI		$23,059 29,922 16 Bachelor's (9), Master's (4),
Doctoral (3)
Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI		$14,418 8,801 15 Bachelor's (15)
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI		$27,343 36,489 15 Certificate (15)
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT		$4,290 30,745 12 Bachelor's (12)
Penn State
University Park, PA		$25,946 37,988 11 Bachelor's (5), Master's (3),
Doctoral (3)
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ		$22,264 30,346 11 Bachelor's (0), Master's (7),
Doctoral (4)
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI		$21,535 13,952 10 Bachelor's (8), Master's (2),
Doctoral (0)
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Soil Sciences Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate Not Available 0%
Associate 5 2%
Bachelor's 98 36%
Master's 90 33%
Doctoral 76 28%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 171 64%
Female 98 36%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 7 3%
Black or African American 4 2%
Hispanic or Latino 16 7%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 2 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 180 82%
Other/Unknown 10 5%
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Soil Sciences Internships

Job Title:Assistant Professor in Soil Chemistry
Description:------------ ------------ TEXAS The Department of Plant and Soil Science at Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX seeks applications for an Assistant Professor in soil chemistry position (requisition #85193). This is a 9-month, tenure-track...
Company:Texas Tech University
Location:Lubbock, TX
Posted:3/26/2012
Source:AcademicKeys.com
Job Title:Agricultural Science Research Technician
Description:Find Solutions to Agricultural Problems that Affect Americans Every Day, From Field to Table The incumbent provides technical support to the Sugarcane Research Unit in Houma, LA. The Sugarcane Research Unit strives to develop...
Company:IRS
Location:Houma, LA
Posted:5/23/2012
Source:IRS
Job Title:Graduate Research Assistant (M.S.) Plant and Environmental Sciences (Stormwater)
Description:A graduate research assistantship is available in the Clemson University Plant and Environmental Sciences M.S. program for a project in the area of turbidity control to develop, construct, and test mechanical systems for automated...
Company:Clemson University
Location:Clemson, SC
Posted:5/18/2012
Source:American Society of Civil Engineers
Job Title:General Labor/Transport 2Rangeland Center Intern, Field Technician
Description:MAJOR FUNCTION This opportunity is intended for students who are interested in gaining valuable rangeland career-related job experience. Work responsibilities will include collecting vegetation and soil data for research and analytical...
Company:University of Idaho
Location:Idaho
Posted:5/24/2012
Source:University of Idaho
Job Title:Student Co-Op/Intern
Description:Please review the below summary, responsibilities, and qualifications for this position. Summary: Will assist with a variety of research, sampling, proposal and other functions both field and office. May also support procurement, project...
Company:Shaw Group
Location:Rantoul, IL
Posted:5/16/2012
Source:The Shaw Group Inc.
Job Title:Water Resource Intern
Description:Requisition Number: IE67740 Interest Category: Environmental/Sciences Interest Sub Category: Water Resources Job Title : Water Resource Intern Employment Category/Status: full-time Type of Position: Internship Country: U.S. State: Michigan...
Company:URS
Location:Southfield, MI
Posted:5/15/2012
Source:URS Corporation
Job Title:Intern-Mining
Description:Intern-Mining MWH Global - Denver, CO 80002 We are currently looking to add an Internship Position in our Denver, Colorado office location to support our mining group. We are looking to add a summer intern for the summer of 2012. The...
Company:MWH Global
Location:Denver, CO
Posted:4/23/2012
Source:InternMatch
Job Title:Agricultural Science Research Technician
Description:Job Title:Agricultural Science Research Technician Department:Department Of Agriculture Agency:Agricultural Research Service Job Announcement Number:ARS-D12W-0077 SALARY RANGE: $27,990.00 to $40,706.00 / Per Year OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday,...
Company:Agriculture
Location:Houma, LA
Posted:5/24/2012
Source:federalgovernmentjobs.us
Job Title:Graduate Research Assistant (M.S.) ? Plant and Environmental Sciences (Stormwater)
Description:A graduate research assistantship is available in the Clemson University Plant and Environmental Sciences M.S. program for a project in the area of turbidity control to develop, construct, and test mechanical systems for automated...
Company:Clemson University
Location:Clemson, SC
Posted:5/18/2012
Source:American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Job Title:2012 Summer Intern
Description:Our summer intern program is tailored to individuals who are currently enrolled in mining-related degrees and support operations as full-time students at an accredited, four-year college or university in North America. Internships...
Company:McMoRan
Location:Tyrone, NM
Posted:4/27/2012
Source:InternMatch

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