by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how The University of Tennessee-Knoxville stacks up against peers offering soil sciences.
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The University of Tennessee-Knoxville holds a strong position among schools offering soil sciences. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 10 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville awarded 21 bachelor’s degrees in soil sciences.
Soil Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville report a median salary of $47,438 a year. This is lower than $64,105, the median for all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, soil sciences students accumulate a median of $23,149 in student loans. This is above $22,855, the typical median for all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $30,704 |
| Fees | $2,252 | $2,552 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of soil sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of soil sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville were White. Approximately 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a bachelor’s in soil sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of soil sciences master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of soil sciences master’s degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a master’s 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 |
Here are the demographics of the soil sciences majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
The soil sciences program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Soil Chemistry and Physics | 23 |
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville awarded 23 degrees in soil chemistry and physics recently — 61% to women and 39% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (87%).