Soil Sciences Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 11 students earned their Soil Sciences degrees in CA.

In terms of popularity, Soil Sciences is the 232nd most popular major in the state out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Soil Sciences Majors in California

Soil Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	8
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	8
Master’s Degree	3

Gender Distribution

In California, a soil sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of soil sciences majors in California is as follows:

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 9.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
• White: 72.7%
• Non-Resident Alien: 9.1%
• Other Races: 0.0%

Jobs for Soil Sciences Grads in California

There are 7,260 people in the state and 45,850 people in the nation working in soil sciences jobs.

Wages for Soil Sciences Jobs in California

A typical salary for a soil sciences grad in the state is $97,290, compared to a typical salary of $81,150 nationwide.

Most Popular Soil Sciences Programs in CA

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Soil Sciences Careers in CA

Some of the careers soil sciences majors go into include:

Job Title	CA Job Growth	CA Median Salary
Soil and Plant Scientists	14%	$75,000
Microbiologists	10%	$105,330

Related Majors in California

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to soil sciences.

Major	Annual Graduates in CA
	235
General Agriculture	55
Food Science Technology	50
Plant Sciences	40
Other Agriculture	12
	11
Agricultural Production	10
Agricultural Economics	9

View all majors related to Soil Sciences

View Nationwide Soil Sciences Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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