Soil Sciences Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Soil Sciences is offered at 33 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Soil Sciences.
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Education Levels of Soil Sciences Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 436 students earned theirSoil Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Soil Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 5 |
| Associate’s Degree | 3 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 202 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 176 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 48 |
Earnings of Soil Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Soil Sciences of $52,838 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,851 |
| 4 years | $52,838 |
| 5 years | $61,652 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Soil Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 42 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Soil Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Florida tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Soil Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 56 master's degrees in Soil Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Soil Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in Soil Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Soil Sciences. This school awarded 35 master's degrees in Soil Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Soil Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Soil Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in Soil Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Soil Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a popular choice for Soil Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in Soil Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Soil Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in Soil Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Soil Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Soil Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in Soil Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho is a popular choice for Soil Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in Soil Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Soil Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University is a popular choice for Soil Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 20 master's degrees in Soil Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Soil Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is a popular choice for Soil Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in Soil Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Soil Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a popular choice for Soil Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in Soil Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Soil Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in Soil Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Soil Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in Soil Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Soil Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in Soil Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Soil Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Soil Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in Soil Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Soil Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in Soil Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Soil Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University is a popular choice for Soil Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in Soil Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Soil Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Soil Sciences. This school awarded 9 master's degrees in Soil Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Soil Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 9 master's degrees in Soil Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri State University-Springfield is a popular choice for Soil Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Soil Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Soil Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Soil Sciences Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Soil Science and Agronomy, General | 358 |
| Soil Sciences, Other | 55 |
| Soil Chemistry and Physics | 23 |
| Soil Microbiology | — |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Soil Sciences that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 9,051 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 8,612 |
| Animal Sciences | 8,295 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 4,164 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 3,756 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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