Best Schools for Soil Sciences

Soil Sciences graduates earn a median of $67,887 within four years of graduating, ranking #103 out of 283 tracked majors — 9% above the median across all fields. There are 8 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 175 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: The University of Tennessee-Knoxville graduates earn $88,563 while Oklahoma State University-Main Campus graduates earn $57,348 — a $31,215 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is modest: Soil Sciences graduates see an average -5% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.

Schools

$67,887

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#103

of 283 Majors

175

Graduates

Soil Sciences by State

Top Soil Sciences Schools by Graduate Earnings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN · Public

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, IL · Public

$74,026

4yr Earnings

20 grads · small sample

2yr: $44,356 (18)

Acceptance: 90.4%

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI · Public

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Stevens Point, WI · Public

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO · Public

$57,671

4yr Earnings

24 grads · small sample

2yr: $42,682 (24)

1yr: $38,645 (28)

Acceptance: 89.6%

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, OK · Public

$57,348

4yr Earnings

22 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 70.9%

Brigham Young University-Idaho

Rexburg, ID · Private

$57,318

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 97.0%

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX · Public

$32,569

2yr Earnings

22 grads · small sample

1yr: $35,050 (22)

Grads: 22

Acceptance: 63.2%

Majors with Similar Earnings

Public Administration $44,425 Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education $44,205 Human Resources Management and Services $44,112 Data Processing $43,979 Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other $43,550 Business/Commerce, General $43,266

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Soil Sciences?

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville ranks #1 for Soil Sciences with median graduate earnings of $88,563 within four years of graduating. There are 8 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Soil Sciences graduates earn?

Soil Sciences graduates earn an average of $67,887 within four years of graduating. This is near the median across all majors. Earnings range from $57,348 to $88,563 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Soil Sciences program?

The average acceptance rate across Soil Sciences programs is 78.9%. The most selective program is at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a 46.0% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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