Agriculture at Southwest Minnesota State University
If you plan to study Agriculture, take a look at what Southwest Minnesota State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southwest Minnesota State University is located in Marshall, MN.
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Studying Online at Southwest Minnesota State University
Many students take online classes at Southwest Minnesota State University. Of 8,214 students, 1,293 (16%) studied exclusively online and 730 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at Southwest Minnesota State University
Use these rankings to compare Southwest Minnesota State University’s Agriculture program against peer institutions.
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University
Students who complete Southwest Minnesota 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 | $38,927 |
| 2 years | $42,123 |
| 3 years | $39,306 |
| 4 years | $48,646 |
| 5 years | $55,400 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Agriculture graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University report median earnings of $48,646, compared with $55,618 for all Southwest Minnesota State University graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Graduates of the Agriculture program at Southwest Minnesota 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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