by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how MSU stacks up against peers offering soil sciences.
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MSU is the best school in the country for soil sciences. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 10 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University conferred 25 bachelor’s degrees in soil sciences.
Soil Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU report a median salary of $53,927 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, soil sciences students accumulate a median of $21,859 in student loans. This is lower than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 72% of soil sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The largest share of soil sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. About 92% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in soil sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 88% of soil sciences master’s degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The largest share of soil sciences master’s degree graduates at MSU are White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master’s in soil sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of soil sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of soil sciences doctoral degree graduates at MSU were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a doctoral in soil sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 Michigan State University.
The soil sciences program at MSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Soil Science and Agronomy, General | 35 |
MSU awarded 35 completions in soil science and agronomy, general in the most recent reporting year — 26% to women and 74% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (86%).