Doctor’s Degrees in Soil Sciences
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Education Levels of Soil Sciences Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 students 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 | 213 |
| Master’s Degree | 99 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 47 |
| Basic Certificate | 25 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 7 |
| Associate Degree | 3 |
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 53.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 22 |
| Women | 25 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of soil sciences doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| International Students | 19 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
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 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in soil sciences from UF. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in soil sciences. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to soil sciences majors at OSU. Of these students, 43% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Michigan State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in soil sciences. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to soil sciences majors at 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. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,140 per year. The soil sciences program at Iowa State University awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in soil sciences. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to soil sciences majors at 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. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to soil sciences majors at Purdue. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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 $10,065 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to soil sciences majors at Oregon State.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 7th 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 $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. The soil sciences program at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to soil sciences majors at 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to soil sciences majors at UC Davis.
Washington State University comes in at #13 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 $10,457 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,076 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,696 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,382 per year. The soil sciences program at University of Wyoming awarded 1 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 doctor's degrees were handed out to soil sciences majors at 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 $8,042 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. The soil sciences program at Utah State University awarded 1 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to soil sciences that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Plant Sciences | 298 |
| Animal Science | 178 |
| Food Science Technology | 173 |
| Agricultural Economics | 76 |
| Agricultural Production | 33 |
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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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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