Graduate students in the Biology or Environmental Science programs may also wish to concentrate on research topics related to soil science. Graduate research assistant positions may also be available through research programs at the Agricultural Experiment Station of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Instruction in soil science can be useful to prepare for many exciting careers. These careers include environmental management and monitoring, land use planning, farming, golf course or nursery management, engineering, landscaping, and teaching. Those who wish to specialize in soil science can can concentrate their studies in the areas of soil fertility and plant nutrition, soil biology and biochemistry, soil chemistry, soil physics, soil genesis and classification, forest soils, soil conservation, or soil mineralogy.
Opportunities are available for soil scientists in both the private and public sectors.