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Soil Sciences in Iowa

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Soil Sciences Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 12 students earned their Soil Sciences degrees in IA.

In this state, Soil Sciences is the 200th most popular major out of a total 268 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Soil Sciences Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a soil sciences major is equally popular with women and men.

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 41.7%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Soil Sciences Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 1,720 people employed in jobs related to a soil sciences degree, compared to 45,850 nationwide.

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Wages for Soil Sciences Jobs in Iowa

Soil Sciences grads earn an average of $82,410 in the state and $81,150 nationwide.

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

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

In their early career, Iowa State grads earn an average salary of $48,810. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,002. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time.

Soil Sciences Careers in IA

Some of the careers soil sciences majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Microbiologists 12% $75,820
Soil and Plant Scientists 8% $67,980
Agricultural Sciences Professors 6% $86,350

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Agricultural Economics 390
Animal Science 235
Plant Sciences 175
Agricultural Production 140
Agricultural Mechanization 108
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Food Science Technology 49
International Agriculture 46

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