Agriculture at Morehead State University
If you plan to study Agriculture, you may want to check out the program at Morehead State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Morehead State University sits in Morehead, KY.
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Studying Online at Morehead State University
Online coursework is an option at Morehead State University. Among 8,791 students, 1,107 (13%) studied exclusively online and 3,391 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at Morehead State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Morehead State University’s Agriculture program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #6 of 15 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #8 of 15 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #53 of 113 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #59 of 112 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #210 of 523 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #348 of 521 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from Morehead State University
Graduates of Morehead State University’s Agriculture program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $28,753 |
| 4 years | $34,634 |
| 5 years | $41,508 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Agriculture graduates from Morehead State University report median earnings of $34,634, compared with $45,141 for all Morehead State University graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Students who finish Agriculture program at Morehead State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Agriculture graduates, 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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