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2026 Best Soil Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools

10 Colleges in the United States
178 Soil Sciences Degrees Awarded
$50,258 Avg Early-Career Salary

Soil Sciences degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 42 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for soil sciences students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Soil Sciences in the United States

Below are the best soil sciences schools at the bachelor’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Soil Sciences

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University tops our 2026 ranking of the best soil sciences schools. Michigan State University is a very large public school located in the city of East Lansing. About 81% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 25 soil sciences students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State University in the most recent data year. Soil Sciences graduates of Michigan State University earn a median of $50,770 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,859. Read more about the soil sciences program at Michigan State University

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Georgia one of the top schools for soil sciences. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 soil sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Students who receive their soil sciences degree from University Of Georgia earn around $53,546 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $21,792 in student loans. More information about a degree in soil sciences from University Of Georgia

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Brigham Young University Idaho is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in soil sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the town of Rexburg, Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Brigham Young University Idaho graduates 50% of students within six years. Brigham Young University Idaho awarded about 21 soil sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soil Sciences graduates of Brigham Young University Idaho earn a median of $43,853 early in their careers. Brigham Young University Idaho graduates carry a median of $13,287 in student loans. More information about a degree in soil sciences from Brigham Young University Idaho

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Students looking for a strong soil sciences program will find one at University Of Nebraska Lincoln, which ranked #4. University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public school located in the city of Lincoln. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. About 13 soil sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Nebraska Lincoln in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, soil sciences degree recipients from University Of Nebraska Lincoln generally make around $49,755. Students borrow a median of $22,386 to complete this degree. Get the full soil sciences details for University Of Nebraska Lincoln

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Students looking for a strong soil sciences program will find one at Brigham Young University Provo, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Brigham Young University Provo graduates 81% of students within six years. Brigham Young University Provo awarded about 21 soil sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soil Sciences graduates of Brigham Young University Provo earn a median of $54,507 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,184. Read more about the soil sciences program at Brigham Young University Provo

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Colorado State University Fort Collins ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best soil sciences schools. Located in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public university. About 66% of students finish within six years. About 13 soil sciences degrees were awarded at Colorado State University Fort Collins in the most recent year. Soil Sciences graduates of Colorado State University Fort Collins earn a median of $46,287 early in their careers. Colorado State University Fort Collins graduates carry a median of $21,750 in student loans. See the full soil sciences program report for Colorado State University Fort Collins

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The University Of Tennessee earned the #7 position for soil sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Knoxville. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. The University Of Tennessee awarded about 21 soil sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the soil sciences program make about $55,322 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,149. Get the full soil sciences details for The University Of Tennessee

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best soil sciences schools. Set in the town of Carbondale, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a large public institution. Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduates 60% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 soil sciences students who graduated with this degree at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in the most recent data year. Soil Sciences graduates of Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn a median of $55,076 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,730 to complete this degree. See the full soil sciences program report for Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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Oklahoma State University Main Campus placed #9 among the best soil sciences schools. Set in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 24 soil sciences students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the soil sciences program make about $43,421 in their early career. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $22,337 in student loans. See the full soil sciences program report for Oklahoma State University Main Campus

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University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best soil sciences schools. Set in the town of Stevens Point, University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 soil sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point in the most recent year. Soil Sciences graduates of University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn a median of $50,046 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,989. Get the full soil sciences details for University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point

Other Soil Sciences Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Soil Sciences rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Soil Sciences
Associate's Degrees in Soil Sciences
Master's Degrees in Soil Sciences
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 42 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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