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Soil Science

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Study soil science at UW


Dive into the fascinating world beneath your feet! UW’s soil science minor is the perfect program for anyone looking to enhance a degree related to natural resources. Whether you’re passionate about conservation, agriculture or environmental science, this program offers hands-on learning opportunities and small class sizes.

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College of Agriculture, Life Sciences & Natural Resources
Department of Ecosystem Science and Management

About the Soil Science Minor

Understand our environment in a whole new way! The soil science minor is a 15-credit-hour program. It’s an excellent complement to a variety of majors at UW, including those related to agriculture, natural resources and environmental sciences.

When you study soil science, you get access to small class sizes, exciting lab experiments, field trips and supportive faculty. Adding this program to your degree is an excellent way to specialize your expertise and boost your resume.

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This program is reserved for those pursuing an undergraduate degree at the University of Wyoming.

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What can you do with a soil science minor?

Studying soil science is a great way to strengthen your job prospects. Our soil science grads are prepared for careers in research, agriculture, land management and conservation. Previous students have pursued careers with federal land management agencies, conservation agencies, energy companies, research organizations and more!

What job titles do alumni have?

Soil science grads pursue a variety of jobs, including:

  • Environmental Planner
  • Soil Scientist
  • Agriculture Software Product Manager
  • Agronomist
  • Professor

 

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Where do alumni work?

Here are some of the places our soil science graduates are leaving their mark:

  • US Department of Agriculture
  • Oklahoma State University
  • West Virginia University 
  • Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
  • Horrocks
  • Compass Minerals
  • Agworld
  • Trimble Inc.
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Soil Science Minor Highlights

Build your expertise by adding a soil science minor to your degree. Here are a few things to know about our program:

Hands-On Learning Opportunities

The soil science program is packed with exciting labs and field trips! Each course prioritizes experiential learning opportunities, so you’ll get to apply what you’re learning outside the classroom. For example, students in the soil microbiology class examine bacteria, fungi and other microbes to study their environment, ecology and function.

Small Class Sizes & Dedicated Professors

Enjoy small class sizes and a supportive setting in the soil science minor. Our program is run by a group of highly accomplished and dedicated faculty who are ready to support your goal of becoming a soil scientist! In addition to fostering close-knit relationships with peers through active discussions and group projects, you’ll experience individualized mentorship from faculty and staff.

Related Programs

Interested in a soil science minor? These programs may also be of interest to you:

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College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources

Department of Ecosystem Science & Management

Department 3354, 1000 E. University Avenue

Laramie, WY 82071

Phone: (307) 766-2263

Email: esm@uwyo.edu

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