by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ranks among other schools offering degrees in soil sciences.
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale holds a strong position among schools offering soil sciences. More specifically it was ranked #11 out of 14 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale awarded 12 bachelor’s degrees in soil sciences.
Soil Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,080 a year. This is below $58,303, the median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,696 | $3,696 |
Learn more about Southern Illinois University-Carbondale tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 75% of soil sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of soil sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were White. Roughly 92% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a bachelor’s in soil sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the soil sciences majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
The soil sciences program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Soil Science and Agronomy, General | 12 |
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale granted 12 degrees in soil science and agronomy, general in the latest year of data — 25% to women and 75% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (92%).