Soil Sciences at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
What traits are you looking for in a school for Soil Sciences, consider the program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is in Lincoln, NE.
During the most recent reporting year, 13 soil sciences degrees were granted at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Distance learning is available at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Of 24,393 students, 1,697 (7%) studied exclusively online and 14,051 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Soil Sciences Rankings at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Rankings can help you compare University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Soil Sciences program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nebraska | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Nebraska | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #8 of 14 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #10 of 14 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Soil Sciences graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Soil Sciences graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are 69% women (9) and 31% men (4).
Soil Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Among the 13 bachelor’s soil sciences degrees awarded at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 69% were women (9) and 31% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Soil Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 31% of Soil Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 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 Nebraska-Lincoln
This Soil Sciences program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Soil Science & Agronomy | 13 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Soil Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Soil Sciences program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Soil Sciences graduates, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.