by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 1 U.S. colleges awarded 25 degrees and certificates in Soil Chemistry & Physics. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 76% of graduates. College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Soil Chemistry & Physics Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $51,851 one year after completing, rising to $69,026 after four years.
A major in Soil Chemistry & Physics involves the study of Soil Chemistry And Physics. A Program That Focuses On The Application Of Chemical And Physical Principles To Research And Analysis Concerning The Nature And Properties Of Soils And The Conservation And Management Of Soils. Includes Instruction In Soil And Fluid Mechanics, Mineralogy, Sedimentology, Thermodynamics, Geomorphology, Environmental Systems, Analytical Methods, And Organic And Inorganic Chemistry.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., soil chemistry & physics is a popular field of study, with 25 degrees awarded annually. 1 colleges award soil chemistry & physics degrees, an average of 25 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 25.
By level, the 25 awards include 19 bachelor’s degrees and 6 master’s degrees.
Women earned 68% of soil chemistry & physics degrees and certificates in the latest year (17 of 25). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (22) and Hispanic or Latino (1), and international students earned 1.
College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Soil Chemistry & Physics Schools ranking, including 1 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks soil chemistry & physics schools within 1 state. In all, 1 colleges offer soil chemistry & physics programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Soil Chemistry & Physics Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common soil chemistry & physics credential is the bachelor’s degree: 19 of the 25 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to soil chemistry & physics call most for Reading Comprehension, Speaking and Critical Thinking, and for knowledge of Biology, English Language and Education and Training, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Written Comprehension.
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How long a soil chemistry & physics degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 19 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 6 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to soil chemistry & physics, at 41.9%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 41.9% |
| Master’s degree | 19.4% |
| Post-doctoral training | 18.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 9.7% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 2.6% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 2.3% |
| First professional degree | 1.8% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 1.8% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1.8% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Soil Chemistry & Physics, with an average median salary of $63,245; the strongest outlook belongs to Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, at 4.5% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Agricultural Engineering Technology Instructor, Animal Husbandry Professor, Farm Management Teacher and Dairy Science Teacher.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to soil chemistry & physics, at 297,433.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 297,433 | 4.5% |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | 172,528 | 3.7% |
Soil Chemistry & Physics graduates earn a median $51,851 one year after completing their program, $69,026 after four years and $61,652 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,851 |
| 4 years | $69,026 |
| 5 years | $61,652 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to soil chemistry & physics, with a median salary of $66,903.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $59,587 |
Soil Chemistry & Physics has 2 similar majors in the Agriculture field, which together award 422 degrees a year; the largest are Soil Science and Agronomy, General (370) and Soil Sciences, Other (52). Browse all Agriculture majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Soil Science and Agronomy, General | 370 |
| Soil Sciences, Other | 52 |
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