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. We've also included details on how OSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in soil sciences.
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The bachelor's program at OSU was ranked #9 on College Factual's Best Schools for soil sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Oklahoma.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Soil Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Soil Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Soil Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Soil Sciences Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in soil sciences. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in soil sciences from OSU. This makes it the #5 most popular school for soil sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in soil sciences in 2022, making the school the #2 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 OSU is $43,421. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $50,408 for all soil sciences students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at OSU paid an average of $698 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $181 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,417 | $20,937 |
| Fees | $4,693 | $4,693 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,300 | $11,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,400 | $5,400 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students earned a bachelor's degree in soil sciences from OSU. About 39% of these graduates were women and the other 61% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oklahoma State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in soil sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
OSU 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 OSU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students graduated with a master's degree in soil sciences from OSU. About 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oklahoma State University - Main Campus with a master's in soil sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| 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 Oklahoma State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 217 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 150 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 103 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 79 |
| Plant Sciences | 31 |
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