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Soil Sciences at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Stevens Point, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $50,046/yr (-0% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

Job Market Small (7,100 openings/yr)

ROI 15.6x earnings multiple (7.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #1 of 6 Soil Sciences programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Soil Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$558K	$552K	$506K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.8x	15.6x	14.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.8x	7.7x	7.1x
Probability of Field Employment	46%	42%	31%
DegreeOutlook Score	53	52	46

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,336

Out-of-state: $71,416 (7.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$54,904

-55% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,985

5.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$61,232

22% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $50,046/yr, roughly in line with the $50,153 national median for Soil Sciences. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 15.6x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 9% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Soil Sciences career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $50,046 far exceeding the $21,985 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Soil Sciences is offered at just 6 schools in our analysis. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's #1 ranking should be read in that context.

A 22% earnings increase from $50,046 to $61,232 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point accepts 90% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 7,104 students in Stevens Point, WI.

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Top Career Paths

Microbiologists $87,330/yr

Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary $86,350/yr

Soil and plant scientists $71,410/yr

View all 4 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 52/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Soil Sciences at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point?

At 52/100, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's Soil Sciences program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study Soil Sciences at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point?

The 47% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Is University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point one of the best schools for Soil Sciences?

Among 6 Soil Sciences programs, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's #1 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →