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Soil Science Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Soil Science but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Soil Science but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Soil Science majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Soil Science majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Soil Science majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Agricultural and Food Scientists | 67,200 |
| 7 | Agricultural workers, nec | 45,400 |
| 4 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 71,700 |
| 4 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 27,500 |
| 4 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 62,000 |
| 3 | Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | 98,400 |
| 3 | Water Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | 66,100 |
| 2 | Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers | 600 |
| 2 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 85,500 |
| 2 | Management Analysts | 63,200 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Soil Science majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Soil Science majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Agricultural and Food Scientists | 104,000 |
| 5 | Conservation Scientists and Foresters | 110,000 |
| 5 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 134,000 |
| 5 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 113,000 |
| 4 | Computer Support Specialists | 139,000 |
| 4 | First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | 59,000 |
| 3 | Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists | 91,900 |
| 3 | Grounds Maintenance Workers | 109,000 |
| 3 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 36,700 |
| 2 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 49,200 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Soil Science majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Soil Science majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Postsecondary Teachers | 104,000 |
| 9 | Agricultural and Food Scientists | 110,000 |
| 6 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 73,700 |
| 6 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 129,000 |
| 4 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 455,000 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 112,000 |
| 3 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 46,900 |
| 3 | Physical Scientists, nec | 117,000 |
| 3 | Secondary School Teachers | 55,300 |
| 3 | Management Analysts | 105,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Soil Science majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Soil Science majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Agricultural production, crops | 54,800 |
| 6 | Colleges and universities | 53,400 |
| 6 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 46,400 |
| 5 | Administration of economic programs | 64,100 |
| 4 | Management and public relations services | 63,200 |
| 4 | Research, development, and testing services | 71,400 |
| 4 | Miscellaneous entertainment and recreation services | 48,200 |
| 3 | Water supply and irrigation | 66,100 |
| 3 | Groceries and related products | 69,600 |
| 3 | Hospitals | 66,800 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Soil Science majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Soil Science majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Administration of economic programs | 110,000 |
| 10 | Colleges and universities | 87,500 |
| 6 | Agricultural production, crops | 78,700 |
| 6 | Administration of environmental quality and housing programs | 91,600 |
| 5 | Elementary and secondary schools | 58,600 |
| 4 | Management and public relations services | 111,000 |
| 3 | National security and international affairs | 139,000 |
| 3 | Landscape and horticultural services | 109,000 |
| 3 | All construction | 88,400 |
| 3 | Miscellaneous entertainment and recreation services | 59,000 |
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