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, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Michigan State ranks in comparison to other schools with soil sciences programs.
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Michigan State is in the top 10% of the country for soil sciences. More specifically it was ranked #2 out of 12 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Soil Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Soil Sciences Schools | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in soil sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in soil sciences from Michigan State. This makes it the #7 most popular school for soil sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in soil sciences in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of soil sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at Michigan State is $50,770. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $50,408 for all soil sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Michigan State was $1,457 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $564 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,930 | $43,700 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,334 | $1,334 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,592 | $3,592 |
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Of the 22 soil sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Michigan State, about 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in soil sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Michigan 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 Michigan State Online Learning page.
Of the 9 soil sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Michigan State, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in soil sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the soil sciences majors at Michigan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 140 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 114 |
| Food Science Technology | 92 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 64 |
| Agricultural Production | 33 |
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