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Soil Sciences in California

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Soil Sciences Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 7 students earned their Soil Sciences degrees in CA.

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
Master’s Degree 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 14.3%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.3%
  • White: 57.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.3%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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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.

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Wages for Soil Sciences Jobs in California

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

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

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,621 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UC Davis.

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

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
General Agriculture 222
Horticulture 130

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View Nationwide Soil Sciences Report

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