Agriculture at Northern Virginia Community College
If you plan to study Agriculture, take a look at what Northern Virginia Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northern Virginia Community College is in Annandale, VA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northern Virginia Community College
Online coursework is an option at Northern Virginia Community College. Among 56,457 students, 12,964 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,657 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from Northern Virginia Community College
Those who finish Northern Virginia Community College’s Agriculture program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $39,489 |
| 4 years | $46,105 |
| 5 years | $49,695 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Agriculture graduates from Northern Virginia Community College earn a median of $46,105, compared with $51,457 for all Northern Virginia Community College graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Agriculture graduates from Northern Virginia Community College is $21,101.
Highest-Paying Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Students who finish Agriculture program at Northern Virginia Community College work across a variety of fields. 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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