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2022 Best Value Soil Sciences Schools for a Doctorate

14 Ranked Colleges
53 Degrees Awarded
$28,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Soil Sciences Schools for a Doctorate

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Soil Sciences Schools for a Doctorate” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Soil Sciences is the 284th most popular major in the country with 417 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, soil sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $39,200 and had an average of $19,304 in loans still to pay off.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 53 soil sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Soil Sciences Schools for a Doctorate” ranking looked at 14 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in soil sciences. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great soil sciences programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the soil sciences program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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The soil sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Soil Sciences Schools for a Doctorate”.

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Best Value Soil Sciences Schools for a Doctorate

The colleges and universities below are the best for doctor’s degree soil sciences students.

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Soil Sciences

#1

North Dakota State University - Main Campus

Fargo, North Dakota
#7 in overall quality
$11,589 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend North Dakota State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Soil Sciences Schools for a Doctorate. North Dakota State University is a fairly large school located in Fargo, North Dakota that handed out 1 doctorate’s soil sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree soil sciences students list, North Dakota State University has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Soil Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University are $11,589, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Soil Sciences at North Dakota State University

#2

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
#2 in overall quality
$25,523 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Soil Sciences Schools for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #2 spot on the list. Madison, Wisconsin is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s soil sciences degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

UW - Madison not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Soil Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UW - Madison are $25,523.

Read full report on Soil Sciences at UW - Madison

#3

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#1 in overall quality
$28,794 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Soil Sciences Schools for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Purdue University - Main Campus landed the #3 spot on the list. This large school is located in West Lafayette, Indiana, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s soil sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Purdue did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Soil Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue University - Main Campus are $28,794, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Soil Sciences at Purdue

#4

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus

Stillwater, Oklahoma
#9 in overall quality
$23,963 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Soil Sciences Schools for a Doctorate. This large school is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s soil sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

OSU also took the #9 spot in our “Best Soil Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Soil Sciences at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus

#5

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa
#6 in overall quality
$25,948 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Soil Sciences Schools for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Iowa State University landed the #5 spot on the list. Iowa State University is a large school located in Ames, Iowa that handed out 1 doctorate’s soil sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree soil sciences students list, Iowa State has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Soil Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State are $25,948, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Iowa State Soil Sciences Report

#6

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#3 in overall quality
$30,130 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

University of Florida landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Soil Sciences Schools for a Doctorate ranking. University of Florida is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s soil sciences degrees to qualified students.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Soil Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Soil Sciences at University of Florida

#7

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
#11 in overall quality
$22,743 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #7, Texas A&M University - College Station did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Soil Sciences Schools for a Doctorate list. Texas A&M University - College Station is a large school located in College Station, Texas that handed out 2 doctorate’s soil sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas A&M College Station, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Soil Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Soil Sciences at Texas A&M University - College Station

#8

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#8 in overall quality
$28,999 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, North Carolina State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Soil Sciences Schools for a Doctorate list. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s soil sciences degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

NC State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Soil Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Soil Sciences at NC State

#9

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#12 in overall quality
$28,845 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Soil Sciences Schools for a Doctorate ranking. UMN Twin Cities is a large school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota that handed out 1 doctorate’s soil sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UMN Twin Cities did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Soil Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities are $28,845, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Soil Sciences Report

#10

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#13 in overall quality
$27,561 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

Washington State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Soil Sciences Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #10. Wazzu is a public institution located in Pullman, Washington. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Wazzu also took the #13 spot in our “Best Soil Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Washington State University are $27,561.

Read full report on Soil Sciences at Wazzu

#11

University of California - Davis

Davis, California
#4 in overall quality
$28,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

University of California - Davis did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Soil Sciences Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #11. University of California - Davis is a large school located in Davis, California that handed out 3 doctorate’s soil sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Davis, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Soil Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Davis are $28,700.

Read more about Soil Sciences at University of California - Davis

#12

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#5 in overall quality
$37,056 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

Michigan State University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Soil Sciences Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Michigan State University is a public institution located in East Lansing, Michigan. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree soil sciences students list, Michigan State has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Soil Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State are $37,056.

Read full report on Soil Sciences at Michigan State University

#13

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
#10 in overall quality
$38,728 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #13, Pennsylvania State University - University Park did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Soil Sciences Schools for a Doctorate list.

Penn State University Park also made our “Best Soil Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at Penn State University Park are $38,728, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Soil Sciences at Pennsylvania State University - University Park

#14

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#14 in overall quality
$34,550 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

University of Hawaii at Manoa ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Soil Sciences Schools for a Doctorate list. University of Hawaii at Manoa is a fairly large school located in Honolulu, Hawaii that handed out 1 doctorate’s soil sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UH Manoa also made our “Best Soil Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH Manoa are $34,550, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Hawaii at Manoa Soil Sciences Report

Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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