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B.S. in Soil and Hydrologic Science

Purdue University-Main Campus

Bachelor's Degree

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Locations

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  • West Lafayette, Indiana

    Hovde Hall of Administration, West Lafayette, Indiana, 47907-2040

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingScienceCritical ThinkingActive LearningReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge

BiologyEnglish LanguageComputers and ElectronicsChemistryMathematics

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingCategory FlexibilityOriginalityProblem Sensitivity

Tasks

  • Communicate research or project results to other professionals or the public or teach related course
  • Develop methods of conserving or managing soil that can be applied by farmers or forestry companies.
  • Provide information or recommendations to farmers or other landowners regarding ways in which they c

Technology

Analytical or scientific softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareGeographic information systemCategorization or classification softwareMap creation software

Tools

Atomic absorption AA spectrometersAutosamplersCalibrated soil scoopsCanopy analyzersCell tissue culture incubatorsCirculating water bathsColorimetersConductivity metersDataloggersDesktop computersDigital camerasDigital pH metersElectron microscopesEpifluorescence microscopesErlenmeyer flasks

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceRecognitionWorking ConditionsRelationshipsSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Match confidence: medium19-1013.00Soil and Plant Scientiststitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Multi-year field crop breeding experiments — design and lead autonomously to develop improved varieties with targeted traits such as drought tolerance or enhanced nutritional value.
  • Soil use capability assessments — conduct across diverse land types and deliver comprehensive management recommendations to agricultural or forestry clients.
  • Complex soil contamination investigations — direct from sampling design through root-cause analysis, integrating chemistry, biology, and hydrology data.
  • Soil rehabilitation plans — develop for degraded landscapes by specifying chemical amendments, biological inoculants, and physical restoration strategies.
  • Plant–environment interaction mechanisms — investigate through hypothesis-driven experimentation, publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Advanced GIS, CAD, and remote sensing tools — integrate to model soil health trends and forecast land productivity under climate change scenarios.
  • Non-routine agronomic and soil science problems — resolve by synthesizing cross-disciplinary knowledge and applying original analytical frameworks.
  • Research courses, graduate seminars, and professional workshops — teach to advanced students and practitioners in university or agency settings.
  • Soil and plant science methodology — evaluate and refine by critically assessing existing literature and identifying gaps warranting new experimental approaches.
  • Landowner and agency advisory consultations — lead independently to translate complex research into actionable soil and crop management strategies.

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Student Outcomes

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Completion Rate
61%
Placement Rate
45%