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, and more. Also, learn how USU ranks among other schools offering degrees in soil sciences.
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The soil sciences major at USU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Soil Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Utah State University handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in soil sciences. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in soil sciences from USU. This makes it the #8 most popular school for soil sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in soil sciences in 2022, making the school the #13 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at USU paid an average of $865 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $271 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,387 | $23,305 |
| Fees | $918 | $918 |
| Books and Supplies | $856 | $856 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,644 | $8,644 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,192 | $4,192 |
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The soil sciences program at USU awarded 3 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USU 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 Utah State University with a bachelor's in soil sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
USU 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 USU Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in soil sciences from USU in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at USU 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 Utah State University with a master's in soil sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 Utah State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 71 |
| General Agriculture | 60 |
| Plant Sciences | 41 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 33 |
| Horticulture | 15 |
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