Overview

The graduates of the Soil and Crop Sciences program from Colorado State University go on to exciting careers in industry, government, entrepreneurship, and academia, with 84% employed within 6 months of graduation.

Quick Facts:

The demand for students with a fundamental understanding of soil and crop sciences combined with technical and data skills has never been greater.

Successful students will achieve:

Technical competencies, including knowledge and understanding of soil and crop science principles, the ability to apply these principles to specific issues, and the ability to synthesize information (both technical and non-technical) to meet identified needs.

Problem solving skills, such as identifying a problem, collecting data, summarizing information, and drawing conclusions.

Professional interpersonal and communication skills, such as presenting a topic with logical development, technical understanding, mechanical and technique correctness, and accurate documentation of sources.

The demand for students with training in soil and crop sciences has never been greater. The agricultural sector is undergoing rapid change as we enter the era of big data and embrace new technologies.

Programme Structure

Concentrations:

Plant Biotechnology Concentration
Soil Science and Environmental Solutions Concentration
Sustainable Agricultural Management Concentration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Soil Science Horticulture and Crop Science View 188 other Bachelors in Horticulture and Crop Science in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Other requirements

General requirements

All first-year freshman students apply using the Common Application

$50 application fee

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Tuition Fee

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International

34751 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34751 USD per year during 48 months.
National

34751 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34751 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

13373 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13373 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Fort Collins

1210 - 1800 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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