by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how UF ranks in comparison to other schools with soil sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at UF was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for soil sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Soil Sciences Schools | 1 |
| Best Soil Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Soil Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Soil Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Florida handed out 1 bachelor's degrees in soil sciences. This is a decrease of 83% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in soil sciences from UF. This makes it the #1 most popular school for soil sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in soil sciences in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UF paid an average of $856 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $149 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,477 | $25,694 |
| Fees | $1,904 | $2,965 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,500 | $11,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,670 | $3,670 |
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All of the 1 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in soil sciences from UF in 2022 were women.
The majority of the graduates for this major are Asian American. In the graduating class of 2022, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a bachelor's in soil sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UF 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 UF Online Learning page.
Soil Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from UF make a median salary of $61,827 a year. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allsoil sciences master's degree recipients across the nation.
For the most recent academic year available, 35% of soil sciences master's degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a master's in soil sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the soil sciences majors at University of Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | 195 |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | 164 |
| Animal Science | 162 |
| Plant Sciences | 153 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 115 |
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