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.
- Schools offering
- 20
- Annual completions
- 141
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $68k
About this major
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.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soil and plant scientists | $71k | +5.4% | Bachelor's degree |
| Agricultural technicians | $47k | +4.3% | Associate's degree |
| Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary | $86k | +4.1% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$68k
Top colleges for Soil Science and Agronomy, General
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | 0 | 25 | 25 |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | Stevens Point, WI | 0 | 19 | 19 |
| Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Stillwater, OK | 0 | 19 | 19 |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Lincoln, NE | 0 | 18 | 18 |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | Fort Collins, CO | 0 | 15 | 15 |
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | Rexburg, ID | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | Carbondale, IL | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | Madison, WI | 0 | 4 | 4 |
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