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Soil and Plant Scientists
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Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees, shrubs, and nursery stock, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity.
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Entry level hourly / annual
$23.27
$48,400
Typical hourly / annual
$41.54
$86,400
Experienced hourly / annual
$55.99
$116,450
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| Statewide Openings | |
|---|---|
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Annual Openings 18 |
| Total Employed 430 | |
| Projected Growth 9.9% | |
| * Projected through 2032 | |
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| Entry-Level Education | |
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Bachelor's degree |
Certificates & degrees in Idaho for Soil and Plant Scientists 2023-2024
The data shown below displays information about how many individuals earned different degrees from each of Idaho’s eight public institutions.
Table Key
Certificate 1 = Cert1
Certificate 2 = Cert2
Associate = Assc
Bachelor's = Bach
Master's = Master
Doctorate or professional = PhD
| Title | Cert1 | Cert2 | Assc | Bach | Master | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, General | 1 | - | 16 | - | - | - |
| Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| Plant Sciences, General | - | - | - | - | 4 | 3 |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | - | - | - | 6 | - | - |
| Horticultural Science | - | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| Range Science and Management | - | - | - | 11 | - | - |
| Soil Science and Agronomy, General | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| Total (49) | 1 | - | 16 | 25 | 4 | 3 |
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Page sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics; Idaho Department of Labor; O*Net; Career Information System; America's Job Link Alliance; and Educational Analytics System of Idaho the State Longitudinal Data System
Eligible Training Provider data for Soil and Plant Scientists
| Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Title | Average Completion Rate | Average Employment Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0% | 0.0% |
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