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Soil Sciences at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Soil Sciences at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

If you plan to study Soil Sciences, take a look at what The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is in Knoxville, TN.

During the most recent reporting year, 23 soil sciences degrees were awarded at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

Online & Distance Learning at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Many students take online classes at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Among 38,728 students, 3,176 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,105 (31%) took at least some classes online.

Soil Sciences Rankings at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Use these rankings to compare The University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s Soil Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Tennessee #1 of 1
Best Value Tennessee #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #4 of 4
Best Value Southeast (Region) #4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #12 of 14
Best Value Nationwide #12 of 14

Earnings for Soil Sciences Graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Those who finish The University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s Soil Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Soil Sciences at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $54,798
2 years $37,928
3 years $44,068
4 years $47,438
5 years $62,443

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Soil Sciences graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville earn a median of $47,438, compared with $64,105 for all The University of Tennessee-Knoxville graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.

Soil Sciences earnings compared with all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Soil Sciences graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville stands at $23,149.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Soil Sciences graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Soil Sciences graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are 61% women (14) and 39% men (9).

Soil Sciences Bachelor’s Program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Of the 21 bachelor’s soil sciences graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 62% were women (13) and 38% were men (8).

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville gender breakdown of Soil Sciences Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Soil Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 19
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Soil Sciences majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Minority students account for 10% of Soil Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, lower than the national average of 19%.*

Soil Sciences Master’s Program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Of the 2 master’s soil sciences degrees awarded at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville gender breakdown of Soil Sciences Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Soil Sciences majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

*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 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

This Soil Sciences program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Soil Chemistry & Physics 23

Highest-Paying Careers for Soil Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Soil Sciences program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Soil Sciences majors, 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

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