Idaho · Soil Sciences

Best colleges for Soil Sciences in Idaho

Ranked by graduates a year

Brigham Young University - Idaho and University of Idaho award the most Soil Sciences degrees and certificates in Idaho: 9 and 7 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 2 Idaho colleges offer Soil Sciences and award 16 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Soil Sciences program focuses on the study of soil as it relates to agricultural production, environmental health, and land management. This program is ideal for students interested in the science behind food and fiber production, as…

Institutions
2
offering CIP 01.12
States offered
27
with a program page
Degrees / yr
16
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$6,760
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
56%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Soil and Plant Scientists
$96,080
BLS OEWS May 2025

2 institutions offering Soil Sciences in Idaho

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg Private not-for-profit
—955%$6,760—
2University of Idaho
Moscow Public
—757%——

Colleges awarding the most Soil Sciences degrees in Idaho

Top 2 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg Private not-for-profit
9Not reported
2University of Idaho
Moscow Public
7Not reported

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Soil and Plant Scientists (SOC 19-1013).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+5.4%
Faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~1,700
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$71,410
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionSpeakingScienceCritical ThinkingActive LearningActive Listening

What Soil and Plant Scientists earn in Idaho

Jobs in Idaho
540
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$96,080
median $95,150
Best-paying metro
$95,440
Boise City, ID

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Soil Sciences programs in Idaho.

Which Idaho colleges award the most Soil Sciences degrees?+

Brigham Young University - Idaho (9 graduates a year) and University of Idaho (7 graduates a year) award the most Soil Sciences degrees and certificates in Idaho, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 2 Idaho colleges offer Soil Sciences.

How much do Soil and Plant Scientists earn in Idaho?+

The average annual wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Idaho is $96,080 (median $95,150), across about 540 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Soil Sciences program?+

The Soil Sciences program focuses on the study of soil as it relates to agricultural production, environmental health, and land management. This program is ideal for students interested in the science behind food and fiber production, as…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, speaking, science, critical thinking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Soil and Plant Scientists?+

The national job outlook is about +5.4% growth with around 1,700 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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