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Bachelor's-14% vs national median31 grads tracked

Soil Sciences at Clemson University

Ranked 10th of 10 bachelor's programs in Soil Sciences by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$28,103
middle 50%: $18,718 – $34,289
Median · 5 years out
$55,464
middle 50%: $43,588 – $76,015
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Soil Sciences (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Clemson University's bachelor's program in Soil Sciences earn a median $28,103 one year after graduating, rising to $55,464 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 14% below the national median of $64,603 for this field, ranking 10th of 10 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
8.5 yrs
≈ $10,335 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Wisconsin - Madison
$64,798 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
$64,603 · 5 yrs out
Colorado State University
$62,393 · 5 yrs out
Oklahoma State University
$62,075 · 5 yrs out
University of Georgia
$58,150 · 5 yrs out
University of Hawaii at Manoa
$56,877 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Clemson University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$151,716 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$141,351 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$138,614 · 5 yrs out
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (Bachelor's)
$133,128 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$124,978 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$123,290 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (Doctorate)
$110,498 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Master's)
$109,693 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$105,918 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$105,528 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Engineering (Certificate)
$103,837 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Certificate)
$103,837 · 5 yrs out

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