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Soil/Plant Scientist

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AVG. SALARY

$75,580

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EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

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Interests

The following categories describe the work interests (compatible with Holland's Model) of people who tend to succeed in this career:


Investigative – You are a "thinker". When you have a problem, you like to analyze it and look at different ways to solve it. You like to work by yourself. Investigative careers are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
Realistic – You are a "doer".  You like physical activities and projects. You like to find the answers to problems by doing hands-on work instead of talking about solutions. Realistic careers are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, transportation, agriculture, animal services, athletics, or protective services.

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Work Values

Work values are aspects of work that are satisfying to you. The following work values are generally associated with this career.


Achievement – It's very important to you that your work allows you to use your best abilities. You want to see the results of your work and get a feeling of accomplishment.

Independence – It's very important to you that your work allows you to make decisions on your own. You want to try out your own ideas and work with little supervision.

Recognition – It's very important to you that your work satisfies your need for prestige and leadership opportunities, as well as opportunities for advancement.

Relationships – It's very important to you that you have friendly co-workers. You would like to be of service to others without compromising your sense of right and wrong.

Working Conditions – It's very important to you that your work satisfies your needs in areas like salary, job security and your working style preferences, such as working alone, staying busy all the time or having variety in your work tasks.

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Ability Profiler

Aptitudes reflect a person's ability to acquire skills and knowledge. The following aptitudes are important for success in this career:

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