by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Iowa State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in soil sciences.
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The soil sciences major at Iowa State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Soil Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in soil sciences from Iowa State. This makes it the #5 most popular school for soil sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Iowa State paid an average of $1,091 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $376 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,982 | $26,168 |
| Fees | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,091 | $1,091 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,726 | $9,726 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,890 | $2,890 |
Learn more about Iowa State tuition and fees.
Iowa State does not offer an online option for its soil sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Iowa State Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of soil sciences master's degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master's in soil sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the soil sciences majors at Iowa State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 262 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 166 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 152 |
| Plant Sciences | 132 |
| Food Science Technology | 42 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.