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Soil Sciences Schools in Illinois

13 students earned Soil Sciences degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Soil Sciences is the 251st most popular major in the state out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Soil Sciences Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 13

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 7.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 92.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Soil Sciences Grads in Illinois

1,590 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 Illinois

A typical salary for a soil sciences grad in the state is $62,830, compared to a typical salary of $81,150 nationwide.

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

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,285. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at SIUC. Graduates earn an average $39,852 after graduation.

Soil Sciences Careers in IL

Some of the careers soil sciences majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Soil and Plant Scientists 11% $52,250
Microbiologists 2% $54,630
Agricultural Sciences Professors 0% $83,060

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Agricultural Economics 382
General Agriculture 300
Animal Science 230
Food Science Technology 168
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Agricultural Public Services 160
Horticulture 80
Plant Sciences 78

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