Soil Sciences at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
What traits are you looking for in a school for Soil Sciences, take a look at what Colorado State University-Fort Collins. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is in Fort Collins, CO.
During the most recent reporting year, 29 soil sciences graduations were recorded at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.
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Online Class Availability at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Online coursework is an option at Colorado State University-Fort Collins. Of 34,096 students, 4,704 (14%) studied exclusively online and 7,022 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Soil Sciences Rankings at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Rankings can help you compare Colorado State University-Fort Collins’s Soil Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #10 of 14 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #13 of 14 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #10 of 14 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #13 of 14 |
Earnings for Soil Sciences Graduates from Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Those who finish Colorado State University-Fort Collins’s Soil Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,645 |
| 2 years | $42,682 |
| 3 years | $47,923 |
| 4 years | $58,257 |
| 5 years | $55,660 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Soil Sciences graduates from Colorado State University-Fort Collins earn a median of $58,257, compared with $62,001 for all Colorado State University-Fort Collins graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Soil Sciences graduates from Colorado State University-Fort Collins comes in at $21,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Soil Sciences graduates at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, by degree type.
Program-wide, Soil Sciences graduates at Colorado State University-Fort Collins are 48% women (14) and 52% men (15).
Soil Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Among the 14 bachelor’s soil sciences graduates at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, 43% were women (6) and 57% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Soil Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 14% of Soil Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, below the national average of 19%.*
Soil Sciences Master’s Program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Of the 8 master’s soil sciences degrees awarded at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Soil Sciences master’s degree recipients at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 12% of Soil Sciences master’s degree recipients at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, lower than the national average of 20%.*
Soil Sciences Doctoral Program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Of the 7 doctoral soil sciences graduates at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Soil Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Soil Sciences Concentrations at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
The Soil Sciences program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Soil Science & Agronomy | 29 |
Top-Paying Careers for Soil Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Soil Sciences program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Soil Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Microbiologists | $73,155 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $59,587 |
| Precision Agriculture Technicians | $56,932 |
| Agricultural Technicians | $44,022 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.