Program Overview
Program Overview
Healthy agriculture and ecosystems begin with quality soil. Industry, growers, and landowners must overcome challenges like contamination and erosion to maintain this quality. That’s where soil scientists come in.
This program examines the characteristics of soils and practical tools for making soils healthier. You will learn to apply knowledge in biology, chemistry, and physics to conserve and improve soil and water quality for farming, bioremediation, development, and much more.
Much of your education will take place in the plant science farms, greenhouses, labs, and in the field, where you might collect soil samples for analysis, investigate water contaminants, or measure plant nutrients.
Degree Fit
This degree could be a good fit if you:
- Enjoy working outdoors
- Are strong in biology, chemistry, and other sciences
- Like to do research in the field and lab
- Want to improve the environment
- Are a creative problem solver
Career Outcomes
With this degree, you could become a/an:
- Soil conservation technician
- Agricultural specialist
- Environmental consultant
- Environmental quality specialist
- Field scientist
Location
Moscow
Available On-Campus
Related Programs
- Crop Science and Management, B.S.
- Horticulture and Urban Agriculture, B.S.
Other Programs
- Agricultural Systems Management
- Nutritional Sciences
- Water Science and Management
- Human Development and Family Studies
- Food Science
- Career & Technical Education: Agricultural Education
- Agricultural Science, Communication and Leadership
- Animal & Veterinary Science: Dairy
- Global Disease Ecology
- Biotechnology and Plant Genomics
- Entomology
- Agricultural Economics
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- Animal & Veterinary Science: Science/Pre-Veterinary
- Food and Nutrition
- Agricultural Economics: Applied Economics
- Apparel, Textiles & Design
- Child Development
- Crop Science and Management
- Horticulture and Urban Agriculture
- Animal & Veterinary Science: Business
- Agricultural Education
- Animal & Veterinary Science
- Sustainable Food Systems
The University of Idaho (U of I) is a public land-grant research university located in Moscow, Idaho. Established on January 30, 1889, and opening its doors on October 3, 1892, it was the state's sole university for 71 years until 1963
Overview
- Type: Public land-grant research university
- Enrollment (Fall 2023): Approximately 11,849 students, including 9,796 undergraduates and 1,929 graduate students
- Campus Size: 1,585 acres
- Mascot: Joe Vandal
- Athletics: Competes in NCAA Division I FCS – Big Sky Conference
Academics
U of I offers over 200 areas of study for undergraduate and graduate students . The university comprises ten colleges and schools, including:
- College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
- College of Art and Architecture
- College of Business and Economics
- College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
- College of Engineering
- College of Graduate Studies
- College of Law
- College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
- College of Natural Resources
- College of Science.
Campus and Facilities
The Moscow campus features:
- Administration Building: An iconic Collegiate Gothic-style structure with an 80-foot clock tower .
- Bruce M. Pitman Center: A hub for student services, including financial aid, admissions, and student media.
- Kibbie Dome: A multi-purpose indoor stadium for various sports and events.
- Arboretum and Botanical Garden: A 65-acre site with diverse plant species .
