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Soil Chemistry and Physics Major

Soil Chemistry and Physics

29 Bachelor's Degrees Annually
1 Master's Degrees Annually
#890 in Popularity

Types of Degrees Soil Chemistry and Physics Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many soil chemistry & physics graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 23
Master’s Degree 5

What Soil Chemistry and Physics Majors Need to Know

In an O*NET survey, soil chemistry and physics majors were asked to rate what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important in their occupations. These answers were weighted on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the most important.

Knowledge Areas for Soil Chemistry and Physics Majors

Soil Chemistry and Physics majors often go into careers in which the following knowledge areas are important:

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  • Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
  • Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
  • Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

Skills for Soil Chemistry and Physics Majors

The following list of skills has been highlighted as some of the most essential for careers related to soil chemistry and physics:

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  • Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  • Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Abilities for Soil Chemistry and Physics Majors

As you progress with your soil chemistry and physics degree, there are several abilities you should pick up that will help you in whatever related career you choose. These abilities include:

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  • Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
  • Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

What Can You Do With a Soil Chemistry and Physics Major?

People with a soil chemistry and physics degree often go into the following careers:

Job Title Job Growth Rate Median Salary
Soil and Plant Scientists 9.0% $63,950

Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Soil Chemistry and Physics?

23 Bachelor's Degrees Annually
43% Percent Women
4% Percent Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
This major attracts more men than women. About 57% of the graduates in this field are male.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of soil chemistry and physics majors is as follows:

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 22
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 1

Some degrees associated with soil chemistry and physics may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. Whatever the case may be, pursuing more education usually means that more career options will be available to you.

Find out what the typical degree level is for soil chemistry and physics careers below.

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Education Level Percentage of Workers
Bachelor’s Degree 14.8%
Master’s Degree 25.9%
Doctoral Degree 44.4%
Post-Doctoral Training 14.8%

Online Soil Chemistry and Physics Programs

The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level Colleges Offering Programs Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year) 0 0
Certificate (1-2 years) 0 0
Certificate (2-4 Years) 0 0
Associate’s Degree 0 0
Bachelor’s Degree 0 0
Post-Baccalaureate 0 0
Master’s Degree 1 0
Post-Master’s 0 0
Doctor’s Degree (Research) 0 0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 0 0
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 0 0

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to soil chemistry and physics.

Major Number of Grads
Soil Science & Agronomy, General 343
Soil Sciences, Other 68

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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