Students take classes that emphasize the biological, ecological, chemical, and physical processes that impact the management of our water and soil resources, including water and soil inventory, soil genesis, conservation, and remediation.

Students trained in the area of water and soil resources are hired by the private sector as technical, research, and information specialists. Regional and local agricultural firms also employ graduates trained as water and soil resource specialists as land use experts, quality control specialists, and information and computer analysts. Many graduates are self-employed consultants or are hired by environmental consulting firms to assess environmental conditions, monitor soil and water pollutants, reclaim disturbed lands, and prepare environmental policy.

Career Potential

  • Extension Agent
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Erosion Control Specialist
  • Hydrologist
  • Soil Scientist/Conservationist
  • Water Resources Planner
  • Wetlands Ecologist

Entry-Level Salary

$30,000 to $65,000