Soil Sciences Schools in California

11 Soil Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Soil Sciences is the 296th most popular major in the state out of a total 333 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Soil Sciences Majors in California

Soil Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	8
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	8
Master’s Degree	3

Gender Distribution

In California, a soil sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of soil sciences majors in California is as follows:

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 9.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
• White: 72.7%
• Non-Resident Alien: 9.1%
• Other Races: 0.0%

Jobs for Soil Sciences Grads in California

7,260 people in the state and 45,850 in the nation are employed in jobs related to soil sciences.

Wages for Soil Sciences Jobs in California

Soil Sciences grads earn an average of $97,290 in the state and $81,150 nationwide.

Most Popular Soil Sciences Programs in CA

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Soil Sciences Careers in CA

Some of the careers soil sciences majors go into include:

Job Title	CA Job Growth	CA Median Salary
Soil and Plant Scientists	14%	$75,000
Microbiologists	10%	$105,330

Related Majors in California

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to soil sciences.

Major	Annual Graduates in CA
Animal Science	835
Agricultural Economics	770
	671
Food Science Technology	410
Agricultural Production	390
Plant Sciences	263
	235
General Agriculture	222

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View Nationwide Soil Sciences Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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