Overview

Department of Soil Science / Department of Soil Science is located in Fargo, ND, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Soil sciences
Master of Science (MS)	Soil sciences

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Classroom teaching
Doctoral Degrees	Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Classroom teaching

Admissions

Applying

35

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	Not reported	May 1st	Yes
Winter deadline	Not reported	August 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Application deadlines for financial awards	March 15

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Microclimate, nitrogen management, landscape studies, water quality, soil management
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 1340 Administration Avenue
Fargo, ND  58102
United States

Contact Dr. Thomas DeSutter
Program Leader
Email: thomas.desutter@ndsu.edu
Phone: 701-231-8690
Fax: 701-231-7861

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