Soil Sciences Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Soil Sciences is offered at 33 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Soil Sciences. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and10% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 33.3% of Soil Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Soil Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 436 people earned theirSoil Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Soil Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 5 |
| Associate’s Degree | 3 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 202 |
| Master’s Degree | 176 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 48 |
Earnings of Soil Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Soil Sciences of $52,838 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,851 |
| 4 years | $52,838 |
| 5 years | $61,652 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Soil Sciences majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 52.1% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 25 |
| Women | 23 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Soil Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27 | 56.2% |
| Asian | 2 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 2.1% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 2.1% |
| International Students | 16 | 33.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 33.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Soil Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 42 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Soil Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Soil Sciences students seeking a doctor's degree is University of Florida. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their doctor's degree in Soil Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Soil Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Soil Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 38 doctor's degrees in Soil Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Soil Sciences. This school awarded 35 doctor's degrees in Soil Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Soil Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Soil Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their doctor's degree in Soil Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Soil Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in Soil Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Soil Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Soil Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in Soil Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Soil Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Soil Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in Soil Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Soil Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho is a popular choice for Soil Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in Soil Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Soil Sciences. This school awarded 20 doctor's degrees in Soil Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Soil Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Soil Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in Soil Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Soil Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a popular choice for Soil Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 13 doctor's degrees in Soil Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Soil Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a popular choice for Soil Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 12 doctor's degrees in Soil Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Soil Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Soil Sciences. This school awarded 12 doctor's degrees in Soil Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Soil Sciences. This school awarded 11 doctor's degrees in Soil Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Soil Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Soil Sciences. This school awarded 11 doctor's degrees in Soil Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Soil Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Soil Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in Soil Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University is a popular choice for Soil Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 9 doctor's degrees in Soil Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Soil Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Soil Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in Soil Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Soil Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Soil Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 9 doctor's degrees in Soil Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Soil Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri State University-Springfield is a popular choice for Soil Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 8 doctor's degrees in Soil Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Soil Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Soil Science and Agronomy, General | 358 |
| Soil Sciences, Other | 55 |
| Soil Chemistry and Physics | 23 |
| Soil Microbiology | — |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Soil Sciences that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 9,051 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 8,612 |
| Animal Sciences | 8,295 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 4,164 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 3,756 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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