Soil Sciences Schools in Illinois

13 students earned Soil Sciences degrees in Illinois in the 2022-2023 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.

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• White: 100.0%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 0.0%

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.

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.

Most Popular Soil Sciences Programs in IL

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

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

Related Majors in Illinois

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
	160
	133
Horticulture	80
Plant Sciences	78

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View Nationwide Soil Sciences Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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