by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how SIUC ranks among other schools offering degrees in soil sciences.
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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #10 on College Factual's Best Schools for soil sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Soil Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Soil Sciences Schools | 10 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in soil sciences. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
Soil Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SIUC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,076 a year. This is higher than $50,408, which is the national median for all soil sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SIUC was $321 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,606 | $3,606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,114 | $12,114 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,951 | $2,951 |
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Of the 12 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Soil Sciences from SIUC in 2021-2022, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale 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 | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SIUC 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 SIUC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the soil sciences majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 32 |
| Animal Science | 28 |
| Horticulture | 17 |
| General Agriculture | 15 |
| Plant Sciences | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.