Bachelor’s Degrees in Soil Sciences
Education Levels of Soil Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 203 people earned their bachelor's degree in soil sciences. This makes it the 250th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in soil sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 203 |
| Master’s Degree | 117 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 56 |
| Basic Certificate | 27 |
| Graduate Certificate | 27 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 8 |
| Associate Degree | 1 |
Earnings of Soil Sciences Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in soil sciences is $50,408. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $47,227 to a high of $54,000.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in soil sciences. About 51.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 98 |
| Women | 105 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of soil sciences bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 172 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 13 |
Most Popular Soil Sciences Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 23 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in soil sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for soil sciences students seekinga bachelor's degree is The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. Each year, around 30,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their bachelor's degree in soil sciences from UT Knoxville. About 43% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UT Knoxville graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,408.
Brigham Young University - Provo comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in soil sciences. Roughly 36,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in soil sciences from BYU. About 71% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Brigham Young University - Provo soil sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,408.
Michigan State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in soil sciences. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in soil sciences from Michigan State. Of these students, 42% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Michigan State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,408.
The 4th most popular school in the country for soil sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in soil sciences from OSU. Of these students, 46% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in soil sciences at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 50,408.
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in soil sciences. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,112 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,389 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in soil sciences from UW - Stevens Point. Of these students, 41% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point soil sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,408.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in soil sciences. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in soil sciences from Colorado State. Of these students, 58% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Colorado State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,408.
The 7th most popular school in the country for soil sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Clemson University. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in soil sciences from Clemson. Of these students, 53% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in soil sciences at Clemson University make a median salary of 50,408.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in soil sciences. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,268 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in soil sciences from SIUC. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in soil sciences at Southern Illinois University Carbondale make a median salary of 50,408.
Brigham Young University - Idaho is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in soil sciences. Each year, around 44,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in soil sciences from BYU - I. Of these students, 40% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Brigham Young University - Idaho soil sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,408.
The 10th most popular school in the country for soil sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Each year, around 25,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in soil sciences from UNL. Of these students, 46% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UNL graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,408.
The 11th most popular school in the country for soil sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Georgia. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in soil sciences from UGA. Of these students, 62% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in soil sciences at University of Georgia make a median salary of 50,408.
The 12th most popular school in the country for soil sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Florida. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in soil sciences from UF. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,408.
Utah State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in soil sciences. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in soil sciences from USU. Utah State University soil sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,408.
New Mexico State University - Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in soil sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,283 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their bachelor's degree in soil sciences from NMSU Main Campus. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in soil sciences at New Mexico State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 50,408.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in soil sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their bachelor's degree in soil sciences from UW - Madison. University of Wisconsin - Madison soil sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,408.
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| Plant Sciences | 1,996 |
| General Agriculture | 1,908 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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