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Soil Sciences at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

What traits are you looking for in a school for Soil Sciences, consider the program at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is in Stevens Point, WI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 19 soil sciences degrees were awarded at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Many students take online classes at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Of 8,233 students, 986 (12%) studied exclusively online and 3,848 (47%) took at least some classes online.

Soil Sciences Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Soil Sciences program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#1 of 1
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#1 of 3
Best Value	Wisconsin	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#3 of 3
Best Value	Nationwide	#5 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#13 of 14

Earnings for Soil Sciences Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Graduates of University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Soil Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$45,118
2 years	$47,260
3 years	$56,239
4 years	$59,311
5 years	$61,232

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Soil Sciences graduates from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point take home a median $59,311, compared with $44,917 for all University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point graduates — about 32% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Soil Sciences graduates from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is $22,989.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Soil Sciences graduates at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Soil Sciences graduates at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point are 26% women (5) and 74% men (14).

Soil Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Among the 19 bachelor’s soil sciences graduates at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 26% were women (5) and 74% were men (14).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Soil Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Soil Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, lower than 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 Wisconsin-Stevens Point

This Soil Sciences program at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Soil Science & Agronomy	19

Highest-Paying Careers for Soil Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Soil Sciences program at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying 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.