Agriculture at University of California-Santa Cruz
If you are interested in studying Agriculture, take a look at what University of California-Santa Cruz. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of California-Santa Cruz is in Santa Cruz, CA.
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Online Class Availability at University of California-Santa Cruz
Many students take online classes at University of California-Santa Cruz. Of 19,938 students, 166 (1%) studied exclusively online and 5,098 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at University of California-Santa Cruz
Use these rankings to compare University of California-Santa Cruz’s Agriculture program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 90 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #3 of 521 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #58 of 91 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #336 of 523 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz
Those who finish University of California-Santa Cruz’s Agriculture program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,179 |
| 2 years | $26,353 |
| 5 years | $61,102 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Those who complete Agriculture program at University of California-Santa Cruz work across a variety of fields. Below are 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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