The average annual wage of the occupations is $77,080 and $37 per hour. 9 vocational programs could be taken for the Soil and Plant Scientists career. Based on BLS data, a total of 15,800 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2024 average tuition over the programs for preparing Soil and Plant Scientists is $157,200. The average length of the programs is 1,734 hours and the average completion time is 17.59 months.
The following 9 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Soil and Plant Scientists.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 588 | $26,272 | - | 1,206 Hours | 14.77 Months |
| Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture | 45 | $31,002 | - | - | - |
| Plant Sciences | 10 | $31,898 | - | - | - |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 18 | $27,814 | - | - | - |
| Horticultural Science | 10 | $157,200 | $400 | 2,700 Hours | 26.00 Months |
| Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management | 11 | $18,132 | - | - | - |
| Range Science and Management | 2 | $25,091 | - | - | - |
| Soil Science and Agronomy | 4 | $27,528 | - | 1,296 Hours | 12.00 Months |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 2 | $31,566 | - | - | - |
The following 16 occupations are related to Soil and Plant Scientists.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 6,150 | $90,160 | $43 |
| Agricultural Engineers | 1,860 | $93,490 | $45 |
| Animal Scientists | 2,460 | $89,450 | $43 |
| Microbiologists | 21,540 | $93,380 | $45 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | 17,100 | $75,740 | $36 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | 61,220 | $99,060 | $48 |
| Conservation Scientists | 22,790 | $73,160 | $35 |
| Foresters | 9,450 | $70,680 | $34 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 80,730 | $86,710 | $42 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 24,620 | $104,000 | $50 |
| Hydrologists | 6,150 | $96,410 | $46 |
| Agricultural Technicians | 13,150 | $46,810 | $23 |
| Biological Technicians | 76,990 | $56,540 | $27 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | 32,390 | $57,470 | $28 |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | 28,740 | $54,260 | $26 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 259K | $36,140 | $17 |
The following 597 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Soil and Plant Scientists. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.