Plant and Soil Science

UMass Amherst

The Plant and Soil Science Graduate program provides training, experience, and mentoring in the full spectrum of agricultural and environmental study, including plant physiology, molecular biology, plant/pathogen ecology, production technology, soil science, agricultural marketing, integrated pest management, entomology, etc.
CIP Code: 1.1101

Graduate Doctorate On-Campus / In-Person

Possible Career Paths

Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | Soil and Plant Scientists | Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

UMass Amherst

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is the largest public research university in New England. With more than 28,000 students and over 200 distinct academic programs – including highly ranked programs in business, computer science, health care and the social sciences – UMass Amherst is one of the most comprehensive institutions in the Northeast.