by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 28 U.S. colleges awarded 370 degrees and certificates in Soil Science & Agronomy, General. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 46% of graduates. College Factual ranks 8 schools in its 2027 Best Soil Science & Agronomy, General 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 degree in Soil Science & Agronomy, General covers Soil Science And Agronomy, General. A Program That Generally Focuses On The Scientific Classification Of Soils, Soil Properties, And Their Relationship To Agricultural Crops. Includes Instruction In Soil Chemistry, Soil Physics, Soil Biology, Soil Fertility, Morphogenesis, Mineralogy, Hydrology, Agronomy, And Soil Conservation And Management.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, soil science & agronomy, general is a widely-pursued major, with 370 degrees awarded annually. 28 colleges award soil science & agronomy, general degrees, an average of 13 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 86.
By level, the 370 awards include 10 certificates, 4 associate degrees, 140 bachelor’s degrees, 172 master’s degrees and 40 doctorates.
Women earned 55% of soil science & agronomy, general degrees and certificates in the latest year (205 of 370). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (239) and Hispanic or Latino (37), and international students earned 58.
College Factual ranks 8 schools in its 2027 Best Soil Science & Agronomy, General Schools ranking, including 6 for bachelor’s degrees and 2 for master’s degrees. It also ranks soil science & agronomy, general schools within 7 states. In all, 28 colleges offer soil science & agronomy, general programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Soil Science & Agronomy, General Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common soil science & agronomy, general credential is the master’s degree: 172 of the 370 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to soil science & agronomy, general 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 science & agronomy, general degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 10 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 4 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 140 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 172 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 40 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to soil science & agronomy, general, at 26.9%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 26.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 16.5% |
| Master’s degree | 13.7% |
| Post-doctoral training | 11.5% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 10.4% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 9.2% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 4.8% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2.1% |
| Some college courses | 1.9% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 1.4% |
| First professional degree | 1.1% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 0.6% |
Source: O*NET Online.
4 occupations are related to Soil Science & Agronomy, General, with an average median salary of $56,861; the strongest outlook belongs to Agricultural Technicians, at 8.4% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Technical Agronomist, Agronomist, Field Agronomist and Precision Agronomist.
The occupation related to soil science & agronomy, general with the most projected jobs is Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, at 297,433.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 297,433 | 4.5% |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | 172,528 | 3.7% |
| Precision Agriculture Technicians | 167,331 | 6.9% |
| Agricultural Technicians | 142,810 | 8.4% |
Soil Science & Agronomy, General 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 science & agronomy, general, with a median salary of $66,903.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $59,587 |
| Precision Agriculture Technicians | $56,932 |
| Agricultural Technicians | $44,022 |
Soil Science & Agronomy, General has 2 similar majors in the Agriculture field, which together award 77 degrees a year; the largest are Soil Sciences, Other (52) and Soil Chemistry and Physics (25). Browse all Agriculture majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Soil Sciences, Other | 52 |
| Soil Chemistry and Physics | 25 |
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