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Soil Sciences in Illinois

Soil Sciences Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Soil Sciences Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 1,610 people employed in jobs related to a Soil Sciences degree, compared to 59,400 nationwide.

Soil Sciences Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Soil Sciences Jobs in Illinois

In this state, Soil Sciences grads earn an average of $76,504. Nationwide, they make an average of $81,192.

Soil Sciences Wages Nationwide vs. IL

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

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,911 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 90%, getting in takes some planning. 69% of full-time students return after their first year.

Soil Sciences Careers in IL

Some of the careers Soil Sciences majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Agricultural Technicians 8% $44,022
Precision Agriculture Technicians 7% $56,932
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 4% $66,903
Soil and Plant Scientists 4% $59,587
Microbiologists -3% $73,155

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Soil Sciences.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians 9,051
Agricultural Economics 8,612
Animal Science 8,295
Horticulture 4,164
Veterinary Medicine 3,756
Agricultural Production 3,608
General Agriculture 3,276
Plant Sciences 3,261

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