Best online master's programs in Soil Science and Agronomy - Updated 2021

Advance your career with an Online Master's Degree in Crop Sciences.

The MS research of Ekrem Ozlu’s from South Dakota State University (presently PhD research assistant with Francisco Arriaga) is highlighted in Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) online news!

Over a decade ago, the school began offering soil science courses at an off-campus location to facilitate training of non-soil scientists, enabling them to meet the educational requirements for certification as a Professional Soil Scientist. Eventually this program developed into a 30-credit program that upon completion, grants a Master of Science degree in Plant and Soil Sciences. Although the degree is in Plant and Soil Sciences, our off-campus program is limited to the field of soil science. This program is designed to meet the needs of working professionals who do not have the time or the opportunity to enroll in a traditional, full-time graduate program.

The Master of Soil Science enhances professional skills and expertise essential to evaluating land for a variety of uses. These include wetlands protection and restoration, on-site waste disposal, forest management, horticulture, and agriculture.

The Crop Sciences online M.S. degree program is for students with a Bachelor's degree in crop sciences or related biological, physical, or agricultural fields. Through this program, match the specific career needs and interests with courses spanning plant physiology to integrated pest management (IPM).