Soil Sciences at University of Georgia
If you are interested in studying Soil Sciences, take a look at what University of Georgia. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Georgia is in Athens, GA.
During the most recent reporting year, 10 soil sciences degrees were awarded at University of Georgia.
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Online Class Availability at University of Georgia
Distance learning is available at University of Georgia. Of 43,146 students, 1,664 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,365 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Soil Sciences Rankings at University of Georgia
Rankings can help you compare University of Georgia’s Soil Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #4 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 14 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Soil Sciences graduates at University of Georgia, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Soil Sciences graduates at University of Georgia are 70% women (7) and 30% men (3).
Soil Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Georgia
Of the 10 bachelor’s soil sciences graduates at University of Georgia, 70% were women (7) and 30% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Soil Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Georgia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
Minority students account for 40% of Soil Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Georgia, above the national average of 19%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Soil Sciences Concentrations at University of Georgia
This Soil Sciences program at University of Georgia breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Soil Science & Agronomy | 10 |
Top-Paying Careers for Soil Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Soil Sciences program at University of Georgia go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Soil Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Microbiologists | $73,155 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $59,587 |
| Precision Agriculture Technicians | $56,932 |
| Agricultural Technicians | $44,022 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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