Doctor’s Degrees in Soil Sciences
Education Levels of Soil Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 56 people earned their doctor's degree in soil sciences. This makes it the 149th most popular doctor'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 Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for soil sciences majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for soil sciences students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in soil sciences. About 55.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 25 |
| Women | 31 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of soil sciences doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 34 |
| International Students | 13 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Most Popular Soil Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 22 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in soil sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Florida tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for soil sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 10 people received their doctor's degree in soil sciences from UF. About 75% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in soil sciences. 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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in soil sciences from OSU.
Michigan State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in soil sciences. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in soil sciences from Michigan State.
The 4th most popular school in the country for soil sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is North Carolina State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in soil sciences from NC State.
The 4th most popular school in the country for soil sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Iowa State University. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in soil sciences from Iowa State.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in soil sciences. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in soil sciences from Colorado State.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in soil sciences. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in soil sciences from Purdue.
Oregon State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in soil sciences. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in soil sciences from Oregon State. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in soil sciences. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. 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 doctor's degree in soil sciences from UW - Madison.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in soil sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in soil sciences from UMN Twin Cities. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for soil sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in soil sciences from Texas A&M College Station.
University of California - Davis comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in soil sciences. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in soil sciences from UC Davis. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Washington State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in soil sciences. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in soil sciences from Wazzu.
University of Wyoming is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in soil sciences. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,460 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in soil sciences from UW.
The 13th most popular school in the country for soil sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Hawaii at Manoa. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in soil sciences from UH Manoa.
Utah State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in soil sciences. 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, 1 people received their doctor's degree in soil sciences from USU.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in soil sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,309 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,585 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in soil sciences from North Dakota State University.
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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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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