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 UT Knoxville ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in soil sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UT Knoxville was ranked #7 on College Factual's Best Schools for soil sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Soil Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Soil Sciences Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in soil sciences. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in soil sciences from UT Knoxville. This makes it the #18 most popular school for soil sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Soil Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Knoxville go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,322 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 UT Knoxville was $1,137 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $378 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $29,522 |
| Fees | $2,152 | $2,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,598 | $1,598 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,500 | $12,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,096 | $6,096 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 soil sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from UT Knoxville. Of these graduates, 79% were men and 21% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a bachelor's in soil sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UT Knoxville 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 UT Knoxville Online Learning page.
The soil sciences program at UT Knoxville awarded 4 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 75% of these degrees went to men with the other 25% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UT Knoxville are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a master's in soil sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| 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 The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 114 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 83 |
| Plant Sciences | 52 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 42 |
| Food Science Technology | 37 |
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