Soil scientists study and manage land and water resources to protect the environment and enhance agricultural productivity. Graduate education opportunities in Soil Science at NC State 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.<br><br>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.<br><br>The Master of Soil Science (MR) degree is a non-thesis, course-based professional degree. It is available as an online degree program and can also be completed as an on-campus degree. Students will be assigned a soil science faculty advisor who will assist them in successfully navigating the program. Students will complete a project as part of their program.