by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Colorado State ranks in comparison to other schools with soil sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at Colorado State was ranked #5 on College Factual's Best Schools for soil sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Soil Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Soil Sciences Schools | 5 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colorado State University - Fort Collins handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in soil sciences. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in soil sciences from Colorado State. This makes it the #14 most popular school for soil sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in soil sciences in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Soil Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Colorado State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,287 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $50,408 for all soil sciences students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Colorado State was $1,553 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $468 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,299 | $31,055 |
| Fees | $2,710 | $2,710 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,606 | $15,606 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,737 | $2,737 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 79% of soil sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a bachelor's in soil sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Colorado State 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 Colorado State Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in soil sciences from Colorado State. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Colorado State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a master's in soil sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| 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 Colorado State University - Fort Collins.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | 147 |
| Animal Science | 101 |
| Plant Sciences | 83 |
| Animal Services | 75 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 56 |
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