Associate Degrees in Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Education Levels of Agribusiness Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 706 people earned their associate degree in agribusiness. This earns it the #149 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in agribusiness at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,074 |
| Associate Degree | 706 |
| Basic Certificate | 255 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 119 |
| Master’s Degree | 31 |
Earnings of Agribusiness Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for agribusiness students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in agribusiness. About 50.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 349 |
| Women | 357 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of agribusiness associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 197 |
| White | 454 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 37 |
Most Popular Agribusiness Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 93 colleges that offer an associate degree in agribusiness. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Bakersfield College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for agribusiness majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 24,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their associate degree in agribusiness from Bakersfield College. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
Merced College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in agribusiness. Roughly 10,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in agribusiness from Merced Community College District. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for agribusiness majors who are seeking their associate degree is Modesto Junior College. Roughly 16,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in agribusiness from MJC. Of these students, 61% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for agribusiness majors who are seeking their associate degree is Reedley College. Roughly 6,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in agribusiness from Reedley College. About 53% of this group were women, and 84% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for agribusiness majors who are seeking their associate degree is Feather River Community College District. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in agribusiness from Feather River College. About 74% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Porterville College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in agribusiness. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in agribusiness from Porterville College.
The 7th most popular school in the country for agribusiness majors who are seeking their associate degree is West Hills College-Coalinga. Roughly 4,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in agribusiness from West Hills College-Coalinga. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for agribusiness majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mitchell Technical College. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in agribusiness from Mitchell Tech.
Northeast Iowa Community College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in agribusiness. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in agribusiness from NICC.
Hartnell College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in agribusiness. Each year, around 8,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in agribusiness from Hartnell College. About 30% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Sierra College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in agribusiness. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in agribusiness from Sierra College. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for agribusiness majors who are seeking their associate degree is Cuesta College. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in agribusiness from Cuesta College. Of these students, 30% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for agribusiness majors who are seeking their associate degree is Butte College. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in agribusiness from Butte College. Of these students, 44% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
SUNY Cobleskill is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in agribusiness. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in agribusiness from SUNY Cobleskill.
Arkansas State University - Beebe comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in agribusiness. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in agribusiness from ASU-Beebe. Of these students, 67% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Shasta College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in agribusiness. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in agribusiness from Shasta College. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in agribusiness. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,616 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in agribusiness from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
Ridgewater College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in agribusiness. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in agribusiness from Ridgewater College. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
College of the Sequoias is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in agribusiness. Each year, around 12,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in agribusiness from College of the Sequoias. Of these students, 56% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to agribusiness that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Business | 604 |
| Agricultural Business Technology | 381 |
| Farm Supply Retail/Wholesaling | 130 |
| Farm & Ranch Management | 104 |
| Agricultural Business Management | 25 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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