Soil Sciences at Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Michigan State University graduates in soil sciences earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Michigan State University Compares for Soil Sciences
All 6 colleges reporting soil sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $88,563 | $96,746 | #1 | $55,322 |
| 2 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $74,026 | $72,730 | #2 | $55,076 |
| 3 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $67,666 | $71,346 | #3 | $50,770 |
| 4 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | $62,051 | $64,567 | #4 | $50,046 |
| 5 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $57,671 | $53,934 | #6 | $46,287 |
| 6 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK | $57,348 | $64,388 | #5 | $43,421 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Michigan State University soil sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,770 one year after graduating and $67,666 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Michigan State University rank for soil sciences?
Among 6 colleges reporting earnings for soil sciences graduates, Michigan State University ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is soil sciences at Michigan State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for soil sciences ($62,122), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.