Soil Scientists are graduates of BS in Environmental Science, Engineering (Chemical) Engineering (Industrial), Engineering (Mechanical), engineering (Environmental/Heath/ Safety), Engineering (Bioengineering/ Biomedical) or equivalent. At least 3 – 5 years of working experience in the related field is required.

• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Strong computer literacy
• Knowledge of statistical analysis tools
• Analytical skills
• Project management skills
• Good physical fitness
• Ability to engage and interact with local communities

The tuition fee in private colleges and universities for BS in Environmental Science/ Environmental Planning and Management or equivalent ranges from P36,000-P70,000 per semester while SUCs offer courses free of tuition or minimal fees per semester.

• Agribusiness

Soil Scientists may gain experience and training as Agricultural scientists, Agriculturists, Agronomists, Arboreal scientists, Crop nutrition scientists, Horticulturists, Soil fertility extension specialists. They may pursue a career in Research and Development in agribusiness or be an active member of the academe as a Lecturer.