by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville as a strong choice for soil sciences, coming in at #11 out of 13 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Soil Sciences Schools | 11 of 13 |
| Best Soil Sciences Schools in Tennessee | 1 of 1 |
| Best Soil Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 4 of 4 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in soil sciences at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville awarded 21 bachelor’s degrees in soil sciences.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is among the very best schools in the country for soil sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Soil Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 1 |
| Best Soil Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 |
| Best Soil Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
Soil Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville report a median salary of $47,438 a year. This is lower than $64,105, the median for all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, soil sciences students accumulate a median of $23,149 in student loans. This is above $22,855, the typical median for all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $30,704 |
| Fees | $2,252 | $2,552 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of soil sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of soil sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville were White. Approximately 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a bachelor’s in soil sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville conferred 21 bachelor’s completions in soil chemistry and physics in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (90%).
Graduate study is also available at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Soil Sciences | 2 |
