Overview

Current research foci in Crop Science include plant breeding, genomics, molecular genetics, grass management, and weed science. We work with wheat, forages, barley, alternative grains (quinoa, spelt, oats), grain legumes, brassicas and turf.

Features

The Soil Science program at Washington State University features research in biogeochemistry, microbiology, nutrient management, the rhizosphere and vadose zone hydrology.

Crop and Soil Science faculty also lead collaborative research on organic, sustainable and precision agriculture and cropping systems. Program options in human dimensional areas include agricultural education and rural sociology.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Currently home to 33 faculty members, and over 50 graduate students, the department can ensure great one on one faculty-student contact.

Our graduate student population is ~60% Crop Science and 30% Soil Science students, 40% of whom are international students.

We have many research projects in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS), in addition to research being conducted in association with other universities.

Research infrastructure includes state-of-the-art laboratories and greenhouse facilities, and research farms located in Pullman, as well as throughout the state at four Research and Extension Centers.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pullman, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Undergraduates who anticipate graduate study in Soil Science at Washington State University are advised to obtain a background in natural sciences including botany, geology, genetics, chemistry, mathematics, physics, statistics, and plant and soil sciences.

Acceptance of qualified applicants is generally dependent upon availability of research support and a suitable advisor.

Students who are applying for a PhD in soils must either have an MS thesis degree or have a BS in soil science or closely related field and have adequate undergraduate research experience.

The final decision to admit a student with only a BS degree into the PhD program rests with the soil science faculty.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15109 USD / year

≈ 15109 USD / year
Out-of-State

15109 USD / year

≈ 15109 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

7041 USD / year

≈ 7041 USD / year

Living costs

Pullman

United States

904 - 1507 USD / month

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