Soil Sciences Schools in Colorado

In 2022-2023, 27 students earned their Soil Sciences degrees in CO.

In terms of popularity, Soil Sciences is the 185th most popular major in the state out of a total 278 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Soil Sciences Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	19
Master’s Degree	4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	4
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	4

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 3.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 11.1%
• White: 77.8%
• Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
• Other Races: 3.7%

Jobs for Soil Sciences Grads in Colorado

1,090 people in the state and 45,850 in the nation are employed in jobs related to soil sciences.

Wages for Soil Sciences Jobs in Colorado

In this state, soil sciences grads earn an average of $71,860. Nationwide, they make an average of $81,150.

Most Popular Soil Sciences Programs in CO

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

Soil Sciences Careers in CO

Some of the careers soil sciences majors go into include:

Job Title	CO Job Growth	CO Median Salary
Agricultural Sciences Professors	20%	$78,000
Microbiologists	19%	$63,040
Soil and Plant Scientists	16%	$52,990

Related Majors in Colorado

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

Major	Annual Graduates in CO
	248
	147
Agricultural Economics	100
Animal Services	94
Animal Science	93
Plant Sciences	87
Food Science Technology	36
Horticulture	23

View all majors related to Soil Sciences

View Nationwide Soil Sciences Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Bdx under License

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