M.S. in Soil and Crop Sciences
The Soil and Crop Sciences program from Colorado State University has many comprehensive research programs, which address a variety of topics including biogeochemical cycling of nutrients; land application of animal, municipal and industrial wastes; transport and fate of inorganic and organic contaminants in soils and water.
Duration
1 year
Starting Date
August and January
Tuition Fee
$32,058 per year
Location
Fort Collins, CO, United States
Key Features
Because of Colorado’s exciting and diverse landscapes, a variety of soil systems – agricultural, forest and rangeland – are available for study by graduate students in the department. The Colorado Front Range also presents a unique opportunity to study the effects of urbanization on rural soil and water environments.
The Faculty has a strong history of collaboration, both within and outside the Department, and encourages Graduate Students of the Soil and Crop Sciences program from Colorado State University to conduct their work in a cross-disciplinary fashion. With connections to Engineering, Natural Resources, Natural Sciences, and more; the Department provides a creative and dynamic learning experience for Graduate Students committed to the study and application of soil science.
Areas of Study
- Crop science
- Plant biotechnology, genetics, and breeding
- Soil science