MS Soil Science at University of Wyoming

Programme overview

A research-focused MS on the Laramie campus addressing environmental issues in Wyoming and the American West such as energy extraction, mining and wildland management.

Faculty: College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources | Department: Department of Ecosystem Science and Management | Duration: 30 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Laramie, WY, United States

What you will study

30 credit hours with at least 12 in soil science; thesis track (proposal, thesis, public presentation, oral defense) or non-thesis track (oral defense of research paper(s)).

Career pathways

Environmental planner, soil scientist, agronomist, agriculture software product manager; alumni employers include Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Compass Minerals and Trimble.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must contact a faculty advisor who agrees to mentor them before the application is considered.

Domestic applicants: USD 7,260 a year (2026-27). Estimated academic year tuition for the Standard graduate block tuition band (30 credits), Wyoming resident. Excludes fees, housing and other costs. Source

International applicants: USD 21,340 a year (2026-27). Estimated academic year tuition for the Standard graduate block tuition band, non-resident or international. Excludes fees, housing and other costs. Source

Graduate application deadlines vary by programme and are set by the academic department. Graduate admission requires a completed online application, a bachelor's degree or equivalent and a 3.000 cumulative GPA; some programmes require the GRE or GMAT.

The application fee is $40 and non-refundable, paid when the application is submitted through the online application. ACT or SAT scores are not part of the admissions requirements.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwyo.edu/admissions/apply.html

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