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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

$23.23

$48,328

Typical hourly / annual

$39.41

$81,968

Experienced hourly / annual

$59.94

$124,676

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Statewide Openings
Idaho graphic Annual Openings 38
Total Employed 340
Projected Growth 0.2%
* Projected through 2030

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Entry-Level Education
Idaho graphic Bachelor's degree

Certificates & degrees in Idaho for Soil and Plant Scientists 2020-2021

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
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master's degree

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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
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