PhD in Soil, Water And Ecosystem Sciences

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

United States:

35%

Others:

20%

Florida:

45%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

The Nature Conservancy

NOAA

DuPont

Monsanto

Cargill

John Deere

Bayer

Syngenta

USDA

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$30,134 / year

Overall Cost

$45,134 / year

FAQs

• What are the learning outcomes for PhD graduates?
  
  Graduates are expected to demonstrate mastery of theories and concepts in soil and water sciences, apply and synthesize content knowledge, and display professional behaviors including ethical conduct, teamwork, and effective communication.
• What are the main admission requirements?
  
  Applicants typically need a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree. Admission is competitive and determined by academic background, research interests, and the availability of faculty and funding. Each student’s program is tailored by a supervisory committee to match their research interests.
• What is the typical program duration?
  
  The PhD is designed to be completed in four years (48 months) of full-time study
• What concentrations can students choose within the PhD program?
  
  Concentrations include Climate Science, Geographic Information Systems, Global Systems Agroecology, Hydrologic Sciences, Tropical Conservation and Development, and Wetland Sciences.
• What specializations and research areas are available in the Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences PhD?
  
  Students can specialize in areas such as biogeochemistry, ecology, geographic information systems, hydrologic science, tropical agriculture, turf grass management, and wetland science. Key research topics include nutrient, pesticide, and waste management; soil, water, and aquifer remediation; carbon dynamics and ecosystem services; landscape analysis and modeling; and wetlands and aquatic ecosystems.