Master’s Degrees in Soil Sciences
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Education Levels of Soil Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 103 people earned their master's degree in soil sciences. This earns it the #239 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in soil sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 103 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 61 |
| Graduate Certificate | 19 |
Earnings of Soil Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in soil sciences is $47,734. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $47,734 to a high of $47,734.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in soil sciences. About 51.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 50 |
| Women | 53 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of soil sciences master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 58 |
| International Students | 19 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Most Popular Soil Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 23 colleges that offer a master’s degree in soil sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for soil sciences students seekinga master's degree is University of Florida. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in soil sciences from UF. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
University of Hawaii at Manoa is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in soil sciences. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in soil sciences from UH Manoa. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for soil sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in soil sciences from Purdue.
North Carolina State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in soil sciences. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in soil sciences from NC State. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Iowa State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in soil sciences. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,572 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in soil sciences from Iowa State. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for soil sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in soil sciences from OSU. Of these students, 36% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for soil sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Michigan State University. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in soil sciences from Michigan State. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Davis comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in soil sciences. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in soil sciences from UC Davis.
Utah State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in soil sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in soil sciences from USU.
The 8th most popular school in the country for soil sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in soil sciences from UW - Madison.
The 11th most popular school in the country for soil sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,006 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in soil sciences from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 29% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for soil sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in soil sciences from Texas A&M College Station.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in soil sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,309 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,585 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in soil sciences from North Dakota State University.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in soil sciences. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,903 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in soil sciences from Colorado State. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Oregon State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in soil sciences. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,425 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in soil sciences from Oregon State. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for soil sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in soil sciences from UPR Mayaguez. About 71% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for soil sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,466 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in soil sciences from Penn State University Park.
The 18th most popular school in the country for soil sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. Each year, around 30,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in soil sciences from UT Knoxville.
Washington State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in soil sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,708 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in soil sciences from Wazzu.
University of Wyoming is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in soil sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,598 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in soil sciences from UW.
Soil Sciences Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 94 | |
| 5 | |
| 4 |
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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