2026 Best Soil Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Soil Sciences bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 42 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor reviewed schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Soil Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Brigham Young University Provo earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Located in Provo, UT, Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit institution. About 81% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,688. Graduates carry a median of $12,184 in student loans. Get the full Brigham Young University Provo report
You'll be in good company at The University Of Tennessee, which ranked #2 this year. Set in Knoxville, TN, The University Of Tennessee is a public institution. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,812, compared with $33,256 for out-of-state students. Typical Soil Sciences student debt is $23,149. See the full The University Of Tennessee profile
Out of the 42 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of Wisconsin Madison landed the #3 spot. This public school is set in Madison, WI. About 90% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Typical Soil Sciences student debt is $21,813. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Madison
North Dakota State University Main Campus came in at #4 on this year's Soil Sciences ranking in the United States. Located in Fargo, ND, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public institution. North Dakota State University Main Campus graduates 64% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,910, with out-of-state students paying around $15,564. Typical Soil Sciences student debt is $25,153. Get the full North Dakota State University Main Campus report
The strong Soil Sciences programs at University Of Nebraska Lincoln earned it the #5 place in the United States. Set in Lincoln, NE, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public institution. University Of Nebraska Lincoln graduates 67% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,434 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,584 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,386 in student loans. More on University Of Nebraska Lincoln
University Of Georgia placed #6 among Soil Sciences schools in the United States. Based in Athens, GA, University Of Georgia is a public institution. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. University Of Georgia Soil Sciences students take on a median of $21,792 in debt. See the full University Of Georgia profile
Oklahoma State University Main Campus placed #7 among Soil Sciences schools in the United States. Located in Stillwater, OK, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. In-state tuition and fees average $10,110, compared with $25,630 for out-of-state students. Oklahoma State University Main Campus Soil Sciences students take on a median of $22,337 in debt. Read more about Oklahoma State University Main Campus
University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Set in Stevens Point, WI, University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,228, with out-of-state students paying around $18,248. Graduates carry a median of $22,989 in student loans. See the full University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point profile
University Of Florida ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Soil Sciences schools. Located in Gainesville, FL, University Of Florida is a public institution. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $6,381, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,669 to complete their Soil Sciences program here. Read more about University Of Florida
Clemson University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Based in Clemson, SC, Clemson University is a public institution. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,554, while out-of-state students pay about $40,866. Graduates carry a median of $23,783 in student loans. More on Clemson University
Michigan State University did well this year, earning the #11 position. Located in East Lansing, MI, Michigan State University is a public institution. Michigan State University graduates 81% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $18,079 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $44,850. Graduates carry a median of $21,859 in student loans. Get the full Michigan State University report
Southern Illinois University Carbondale landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Carbondale, IL. About 60% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,334. Students borrow a median of $23,730 to complete their Soil Sciences program here. Get the full Southern Illinois University Carbondale report
Utah State University placed #13 among Soil Sciences schools in the United States. Utah State University is a public school based in Logan, UT. Utah State University graduates 57% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,560, compared with $24,993 for out-of-state students. Typical Soil Sciences student debt is $16,191. Get the full Utah State University report
Colorado State University Fort Collins did well this year, earning the #14 position. Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public school based in Fort Collins, CO. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,373, with out-of-state students paying around $35,061. Graduates carry a median of $21,750 in student loans. Read the full report on Colorado State University Fort Collins
Brigham Young University Idaho came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Located in Rexburg, ID, Brigham Young University Idaho is a private not-for-profit institution. Brigham Young University Idaho posts a six-year graduation rate of 50%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,800. Brigham Young University Idaho Soil Sciences students take on a median of $13,287 in debt. Read more about Brigham Young University Idaho
New Mexico State University Main Campus ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Soil Sciences schools. Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University Main Campus is a public institution. New Mexico State University Main Campus graduates 55% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $8,183 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $25,307. Students borrow a median of $19,026 to complete their Soil Sciences program here. Read the full report on New Mexico State University Main Campus
University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Soil Sciences schools. This public school is set in Mayaguez, PR. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,274. University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Soil Sciences students take on a median of $8,630 in debt. More on University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Jackson ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Soil Sciences schools. Read more about Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Jackson
University Of Idaho did well this year, earning the #19 position. Read the full report on University Of Idaho
Buena Vista University placed #20 among Soil Sciences schools in the United States. See the full Buena Vista University profile
Texas A And M University College Station landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Texas A And M University College Station report
Oregon State University landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Oregon State University report
University Of Kentucky came in at #23 in this year's ranking. See the full University Of Kentucky profile
University Of California Riverside placed #24 among Soil Sciences schools in the United States. See the full University Of California Riverside profile
Missouri State University Springfield did well this year, earning the #25 position. Read the full report on Missouri State University Springfield
Rest of the Top 15% Best Soil Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Northwest State Community College did well this year, earning the #26 position. More on Northwest State Community College
Washington State University landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. See the full Washington State University profile
Purdue University Main Campus ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Soil Sciences schools. Get the full Purdue University Main Campus report
Texas Tech University placed #29 among Soil Sciences schools in the United States. Read the full report on Texas Tech University
Iowa State University landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Iowa State University report
North Carolina State University At Raleigh landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Get the full North Carolina State University At Raleigh report
University Of Maryland College Park placed #32 among Soil Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Maryland College Park
University Of Wyoming did well this year, earning the #33 position. Read the full report on University Of Wyoming
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus placed #34 among Soil Sciences schools in the United States. Get the full Pennsylvania State University Main Campus report
Treasure Valley Community College came in at #35 in this year's ranking. More on Treasure Valley Community College
University Of Arkansas Community College Batesville placed #36 among Soil Sciences schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Arkansas Community College Batesville report
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Soil Sciences schools. Read the full report on California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
University Of Hawaii At Manoa came in at #38 in this year's ranking. See the full University Of Hawaii At Manoa profile
University Of Washington Seattle Campus landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. See the full University Of Washington Seattle Campus profile
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Soil Sciences schools. Read the full report on University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Newbern placed #41 among Soil Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Newbern
University Of California Davis did well this year, earning the #42 position. Get the full University Of California Davis report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 42 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).