Soil Sciences Graduate Certificates
There are 33 colleges and universities across the nation that offer agraduate certificate in Soil Sciences. This degree is more popular with female students, and about34% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Soil Sciences Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 436 degrees were awarded toSoil 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 | 48 |
Earnings of Soil Sciences Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Soil Sciences students with their graduate certificate.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in Soil Sciences. About 62.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12 |
| Women | 20 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Soil Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 65.6% |
| Asian | 1 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 6.2% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 3.1% |
| Race Unknown | 7 | 21.9% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Soil Sciences Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 42 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Soil Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Soil Sciences students seeking a graduate certificate is University of Florida. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their graduate certificate in Soil Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Soil Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Soil Sciences. This school awarded 38 graduate certificates in Soil Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Soil Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Soil Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 35 graduate certificates 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.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a popular choice for Soil Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 29 graduate certificates in Soil Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Soil Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a popular choice for Soil Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 23 graduate certificates in Soil Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Soil Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in Soil Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Soil Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Soil Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their graduate certificate in Soil Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Soil Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Soil Sciences. This school awarded 20 graduate certificates 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.
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is a popular choice for Soil Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their graduate certificate in Soil Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a popular choice for Soil Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in Soil Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in Soil Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Hawaii at Manoa is a popular choice for Soil Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 12 graduate certificates 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 is a popular choice for Soil Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 11 graduate certificates 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.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Soil Sciences. This school awarded 11 graduate certificates 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.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Soil Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 10 graduate certificates in Soil Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Soil Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University is a popular choice for Soil Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in Soil Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Soil Sciences. This school awarded 9 graduate certificates in Soil Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in Soil Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri State University-Springfield comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Soil Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in Soil Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Soil Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Soil Sciences Concentrations
| 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 graduate certificates.
| 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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