by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 6 U.S. colleges awarded 52 degrees and certificates in Soil Sciences, Other. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 67% of graduates. College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Soil Sciences, Other 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 Sciences, Other covers Soil Sciences, Other. Any Instructional Program In The Soil Sciences Not Listed Above. Examples: [Environmental Soil Science].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, soil sciences, other is a widely-pursued major, with 52 degrees awarded annually. 6 colleges award soil sciences, other degrees, an average of 9 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 24.
By level, the 52 awards include 35 bachelor’s degrees, 6 master’s degrees and 11 doctorates.
Women earned 60% of soil sciences, other degrees and certificates in the latest year (31 of 52). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (30) and Hispanic or Latino (7), and international students earned 7.
College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Soil Sciences, Other Schools ranking, including 1 for bachelor’s degrees. In all, 6 colleges offer soil sciences, other programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Soil Sciences, Other Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common soil sciences, other credential is the bachelor’s degree: 35 of the 52 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to soil sciences, other call most for Speaking, Reading Comprehension 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, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a soil sciences, other degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 35 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 6 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 11 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to soil sciences, other, 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% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1.8% |
| First professional degree | 1.8% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 1.8% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Soil Sciences, Other, 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 Horticulture Instructor, Agriculture Instructor, Olericulture Professor and Farm Management Professor.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to soil sciences, other, 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 Sciences, Other 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 sciences, other, with a median salary of $66,903.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $59,587 |
Soil Sciences, Other has 2 similar majors in the Agriculture field, which together award 395 degrees a year; the largest are Soil Science and Agronomy, General (370) and Soil Chemistry and Physics (25). Browse all Agriculture majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Soil Science and Agronomy, General | 370 |
| Soil Chemistry and Physics | 25 |
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