Soil Sciences Schools in North Carolina

22 students earned Soil Sciences degrees in North Carolina in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Soil Sciences is the 159th most popular major in the state out of a total 211 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Soil Sciences Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	2
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	2

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• White: 86.4%
• Non-Resident Alien: 4.5%
• Other Races: 9.1%

Jobs for Soil Sciences Grads in North Carolina

2,150 people in the state and 45,850 in the nation are employed in jobs related to soil sciences.

Wages for Soil Sciences Jobs in North Carolina

Soil Sciences grads earn an average of $67,050 in the state and $81,150 nationwide.

Most Popular Soil Sciences Programs in NC

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

Soil Sciences Careers in NC

Some of the careers soil sciences majors go into include:

Job Title	NC Job Growth	NC Median Salary
Soil and Plant Scientists	18%	$63,200
Microbiologists	13%	$61,330
Agricultural Sciences Professors	6%	$47,480

Related Majors in North Carolina

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

Major	Annual Graduates in NC
	96
Plant Sciences	39
Animal Science	28
Agricultural Public Services	22
Food Science Technology	21
General Agriculture	11
	11

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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