Soil Chemistry and Physics Major

Description: A program that focuses on the application of chemical and physical principles to research and analysis concerning the nature and properties of soils and the conservation and management of soils. Includes instruction in soil and fluid mechanics, mineralogy, sedimentology, thermodynamics, geomorphology, environmental systems, analytical methods, and organic and inorganic chemistry. Is Soil Chemistry and Physics the right major for you?
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Soil Chemistry and Physics Major

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Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$62,600

Median Hourly Wage

$30.10*

Total Employed Nationally

12,120


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.