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Soil Sciences at Oregon State University

If you are interested in studying Soil Sciences, take a look at what Oregon State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Oregon State University sits in Corvallis, OR.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 3 soil sciences degrees were awarded at Oregon State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Oregon State University

Many students take online classes at Oregon State University. Of 37,163 students, 13,083 (35%) studied exclusively online and 8,697 (23%) took at least some classes online.

Soil Sciences Rankings at Oregon State University

Use these rankings to compare Oregon State University’s Soil Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Soil Sciences graduates at Oregon State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Soil Sciences graduates at Oregon State University are 33% women (1) and 67% men (2).

Soil Sciences Master’s Program at Oregon State University

Of the 3 master’s soil sciences graduates at Oregon State University, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Soil Sciences master’s degree recipients at Oregon State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Soil Sciences master’s degree recipients at Oregon State University, higher than the national average of 20%.*

*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 Oregon State University

This Soil Sciences program at Oregon State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Soil Science & Agronomy	3

Best-Paid Careers for Soil Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Soil Sciences program at Oregon State University work across a variety of fields. 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.