Agriculture at Eastern Kentucky University
If you are interested in studying Agriculture, you may want to check out the program at Eastern Kentucky University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Eastern Kentucky University is located in Richmond, KY.
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Online Class Availability at Eastern Kentucky University
Many students take online classes at Eastern Kentucky University. Of 15,673 students, 5,246 (33%) studied exclusively online and 6,148 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at Eastern Kentucky University
Rankings can help you compare Eastern Kentucky University’s Agriculture program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #2 of 15 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #7 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 112 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #50 of 113 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #126 of 521 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #184 of 523 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #2 of 15 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #7 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 112 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #50 of 113 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #126 of 521 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #184 of 523 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University
Students who complete Eastern Kentucky University’s Agriculture program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,121 |
| 2 years | $35,060 |
| 4 years | $39,385 |
| 5 years | $49,633 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Agriculture graduates from Eastern Kentucky University report median earnings of $39,385, compared with $49,519 for all Eastern Kentucky University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Agriculture graduates from Eastern Kentucky University is $19,250.
Best-Paid Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Graduates of the Agriculture program at Eastern Kentucky University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Agriculture majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products | $109,813 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Animal Scientists | $93,823 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $61,212 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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