Overview

You will have the opportunity to study and do research with world-class faculty in outstanding laboratory and field facilities.

Graduate students may specialize in the following sub-disciplines: soil physics; soil chemistry; soil microbiology and biochemistry; soil fertility and plant nutrition; soil genesis, morphology and classification; and soil, water and land management and conservation.

Students can also incorporate other disciplines into their work, presenting outstanding opportunities to focus on issues of interest.

Careers

Graduate education opportunities in Soil Science at North Carolina State University prepare students for careers with public and private organizations in soil, agricultural, environmental, and natural resource sciences.

Our graduates find employment opportunities with private sector firms, government organizations, academia, and entrepreneurship.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Soil Physics
Soil Chemistry
Soil Microbiology
Soil Fertility
Soil Morphology, Genesis and Classification
Doctoral Supervised Teaching

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-25 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-25 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-10 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Raleigh, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

A minimum of a 3.0 GPA at the baccalaureate (BS) or master’s (MS) level is required. However, exceptions may be made for master’s applicants with a very strong GPA in science classes, an exceptional track record in their final two years, or substantial post-baccalaureate work experience.
Soil science is a rigorous STEM discipline and students accepted will typically have a BS or MS degree in soil science, or closely related fields, with strong preparation in the biological and physical sciences. Research experience is essential for students joining the PhD program.
Admissions are competitive and subject to adequate funding for research assistantships.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12607 USD / year

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Out-of-State

12607 USD / year

≈ 12607 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

4089 USD / year

≈ 4089 USD / year

Living costs

Raleigh

United States

1085 - 1853 USD / month

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