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Soil Sciences at University of Florida

Soil Sciences at University of Florida

What traits are you looking for in a school for Soil Sciences, consider the program at University of Florida. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Florida is located in Gainesville, FL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 56 soil sciences degrees were awarded at University of Florida.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Florida

Many students take online classes at University of Florida. Of 56,311 students, 8,372 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,287 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Soil Sciences Rankings at University of Florida

Rankings can help you compare University of Florida’s Soil Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Florida #1 of 1
Best Value Florida #1 of 1
Best Value Southeast (Region) #1 of 4
Best Value Nationwide #1 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #4 of 14

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Florida #1 of 1
Best Value Florida #1 of 1
Best Value Southeast (Region) #1 of 4
Best Value Nationwide #1 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #4 of 14

Earnings for Soil Sciences Graduates from University of Florida

Those who finish University of Florida’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 University of Florida
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $47,734
2 years $67,101

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Soil Sciences graduates at University of Florida, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Soil Sciences graduates at University of Florida are 66% women (37) and 34% men (19).

Soil Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Florida

Among the 7 bachelor’s soil sciences graduates at University of Florida, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).

University of Florida 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 University of Florida.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Hispanic / Latino 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Soil Sciences majors at University of Florida

Minority students account for 14% of Soil Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Florida, lower than the national average of 19%.*

Soil Sciences Master’s Program at University of Florida

Of the 22 master’s soil sciences degrees awarded at University of Florida, 86% were women (19) and 14% were men (3).

University of Florida 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 University of Florida.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 12
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 4
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Soil Sciences majors at University of Florida

Minority students account for 23% of Soil Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Florida, above the national average of 20%.*

Soil Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Florida

Among the 9 doctoral soil sciences degrees awarded at University of Florida, 33% were women (3) and 67% were men (6).

University of Florida gender breakdown of Soil Sciences Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Soil Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Florida.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Soil Sciences majors at University of Florida

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Soil Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Florida, higher than the national average of 8%.*

*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 University of Florida

The Soil Sciences program at University of Florida breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Soil Science & Agronomy 56

Top-Paying Careers for Soil Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Soil Sciences program at University of Florida go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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

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