Crop & Soil Sciences: Academic Programs: Undergraduate
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What is Water and Soil Resources?
The Water and Soil Resources major emphasizes assessment, conservation, and rehabilitation of the soil, water, and wetland components of the natural landscape. The core curriculum is broad-based, furnishing a comprehensive understanding of the physical and biological elements of the natural environment, an appreciation of the social, political, and economic forces that influence natural resources policy decisions, and the ability to analyze natural resources problems to forge realistic solutions. Through appropriate choice of electives, students can meet the educational requirements for Certified Soil Scientist (by the Soil Science Society of America) and/or prepare for the certified hydrologist exam offered by the American Institute of Hydrologists. Graduates frequently take employment with environmental consulting firms, public regulatory agencies, and corporations that utilize natural resources or conservation organizations.
What are typical jobs?
- Asst. Refuge Manager
- Biological Research Tech
- Biological Aid
- Biological Technician
- Biologist
- Biometrician
- Business Analyst Consultant
- Coop Extension Agent
- Director/Wildlife Mgt. Prog.
- District Forester
- District Technical Forester
- Environmental Consultant
- Environmental Planner Assoc.
- Environmental Scientist*
- Environmental Specialist
- Erosion Control Specialist
- Environmental Staff Sci.*
- Environmental Technician
- Extension Agent
- Field Biologist/Naturalist
- Field Inspector
- Fisheries Biologist
- Fisheries Technician
- Forest Biometrician
- Forest Soil Scientist
- Forest Technician
- GIS Technician
- Groundline Foreman
- Forester
- Forestry Consultant
- Heritage Preserve Manager
- Land Acquisition Technician
- Hydrologic Technician
- Hydrologist
- Lab Technician
- Land Management Forester
- Market Analyst
- Natural Resource Manager
- Natural Resource Specialist
- PHC Tech
- Planning Forest Engineer
- Procurement Forester
- Program Instructor
- Project Coordinator
- Project Forester
- Project Soil Scientist
- Ranch Manager
- Research Associate
- Research Coordinator
- Research Forester
- Research Scientist
- Research Specialist
- Research Technician
- SAFIS Forester
- Scientific Illustrator
- Soil Designer*
- Soil Scientist/Conservationist
- Storm Water Manager*
- Timber Manager
- Timber Purchase Tech
- Timber Sales Forester
- Timberland Cons. & Analyst
- Water Resource Planner
- Wetland Ecologist
- Wildlife Biologist
- Wildlife Inspector
What kind of salary can I expect?
Many of our graduates start with salaries around $40,000 after graduation.
Where can I find more information?
- Academics at CAES: Water and Soil Resources
- Soil & Water Conservation Society
- National Society of Consulting Soil Scientists
- Soil Science Society of America