by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Purdue ranks among other schools offering degrees in soil sciences.
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The soil sciences major at Purdue 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 2 bachelor's degrees in soil sciences.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in soil sciences from Purdue. This makes it the #2 most popular school for soil sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in soil sciences in 2022, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Purdue paid an average of $948 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $348 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
Learn more about Purdue tuition and fees.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in soil sciences from Purdue in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in soil sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Purdue soil sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Purdue Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 57% of soil sciences master's degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in soil sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the soil sciences majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 162 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 152 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 78 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 63 |
| Food Science Technology | 45 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.