by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at MSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates MSU highly for soil sciences, placing at #3 out of 13 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Soil Sciences Schools | 3 of 13 |
| Best Soil Sciences Schools in Michigan | 1 of 1 |
| Best Soil Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 3 |
Here is each degree level granted in soil sciences at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University conferred 25 bachelor’s degrees in soil sciences.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for soil sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Soil Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Soil Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 1 |
| Best Soil Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
Soil Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU report a median salary of $53,927 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, soil sciences students accumulate a median of $21,859 in student loans. This is lower than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 72% of soil sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The largest share of soil sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. About 92% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in soil sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MSU conferred 25 bachelor’s completions in soil science and agronomy, general recently — 28% to women and 72% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (92%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at MSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Soil Sciences | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Soil Sciences | 2 |
