Master’s Degrees in Soil Sciences
Education Levels of Soil Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 117 people earned their master's degree in soil sciences. This earns it the #239 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in soil sciences is $61,827. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $61,827 to a high of $61,827.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in soil sciences. About 59.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 47 |
| Women | 70 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of soil sciences master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 84 |
| International Students | 11 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Most Popular Soil Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 23 colleges that offer a master’s degree in soil sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for soil sciences students seekinga master's degree is University of Florida. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. 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, 16 people received their master's degree in soil sciences from UF. About 62% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Florida soil sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,827.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for soil sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in soil sciences from Purdue. Purdue University - Main Campus soil sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,827.
University of Hawaii at Manoa is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in soil sciences. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in soil sciences from UH Manoa. About 71% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in soil sciences at University of Hawaii at Manoa make a median salary of 61,827.
North Carolina State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in soil sciences. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in soil sciences from NC State. North Carolina State University soil sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,827.
The 5th most popular school in the country for soil sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. 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 master's degree in soil sciences from OSU. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus soil sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,827.
Iowa State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in soil sciences. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in soil sciences from Iowa State. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Iowa State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,827.
The 7th most popular school in the country for soil sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Michigan State University. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. 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, 6 people received their master's degree in soil sciences from Michigan State. Those who complete their master's degree in soil sciences at Michigan State University make a median salary of 61,827.
Utah State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in soil sciences. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in soil sciences from USU. Utah State University soil sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,827.
The 8th most popular school in the country for soil sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in soil sciences from UW - Madison. Those who complete their master's degree in soil sciences at University of Wisconsin - Madison make a median salary of 61,827.
University of California - Davis comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in soil sciences. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in soil sciences from UC Davis. Data shows that UC Davis graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,827.
The 11th most popular school in the country for soil sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in soil sciences from UMN Twin Cities. Data shows that UMN Twin Cities graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,827.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in soil sciences. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in soil sciences from North Dakota State University. Those who complete their master's degree in soil sciences at North Dakota State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 61,827.
Oregon State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in soil sciences. 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 master's degree in soil sciences from Oregon State. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in soil sciences at Oregon State University make a median salary of 61,827.
The 14th most popular school in the country for soil sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in soil sciences from UPR Mayaguez. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in soil sciences at University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez make a median salary of 61,827.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 2 people received their master's degree in soil sciences from Colorado State. Colorado State University - Fort Collins soil sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,827.
University of Wyoming is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in soil sciences. 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 master's degree in soil sciences from UW. Those who complete their master's degree in soil sciences at University of Wyoming make a median salary of 61,827.
The 18th most popular school in the country for soil sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. Each year, around 30,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in soil sciences from UT Knoxville. Data shows that UT Knoxville graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,827.
Washington State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in soil sciences. 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 master's degree in soil sciences from Wazzu. Data shows that Wazzu graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,827.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to soil sciences that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Plant Sciences | 612 |
| Animal Science | 484 |
| Food Science Technology | 456 |
| General Agriculture | 403 |
| Agricultural Economics | 309 |
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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