Agriculture at Virginia State University
If you plan to study Agriculture, you may want to check out the program at Virginia State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Virginia State University sits in Petersburg, VA.
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Online Class Availability at Virginia State University
Many students take online classes at Virginia State University. Among 5,605 students, 190 (3%) studied exclusively online and 131 (2%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at Virginia State University
Use these rankings to compare Virginia State University’s Agriculture program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #42 of 112 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #82 of 113 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #302 of 521 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #338 of 523 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from Virginia State University
Those who finish Virginia 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 | $26,147 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Agriculture graduates from Virginia State University is $25,545.
Highest-Paying Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Graduates of the Agriculture program at Virginia 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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