Agriculture at Southeast Missouri State University
If you plan to study Agriculture, you may want to check out the program at Southeast Missouri State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southeast Missouri State University is in Cape Girardeau, MO.
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Studying Online at Southeast Missouri State University
Many students take online classes at Southeast Missouri State University. Of 9,501 students, 1,841 (19%) studied exclusively online and 3,981 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at Southeast Missouri State University
Rankings can help you compare Southeast Missouri State University’s Agriculture program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #4 of 20 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #13 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #22 of 75 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #55 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #101 of 521 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #317 of 523 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University
Those who finish Southeast Missouri State 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 | $38,907 |
| 2 years | $38,829 |
| 3 years | $46,244 |
| 4 years | $54,980 |
| 5 years | $61,513 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Agriculture graduates from Southeast Missouri State University take home a median $54,980, compared with $54,353 for all Southeast Missouri State University graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Agriculture graduates from Southeast Missouri State University comes in at $14,894.
Highest-Paying Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Graduates of the Agriculture program at Southeast Missouri State University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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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