Associate Degrees in Agricultural Economics & Business
Education Levels of Agricultural Business Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,617 people earned their associate degree in agricultural business. This makes it the 71st most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in agricultural business at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,791 |
| Associate Degree | 1,617 |
| Basic Certificate | 825 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 497 |
| Master’s Degree | 309 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 46 |
Earnings of Agricultural Business Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in agricultural business is $37,423. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $26,678 to a high of $41,497.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for agricultural business students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in agricultural business. About 55.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 893 |
| Women | 724 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of agricultural business associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 223 |
| White | 1,284 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 79 |
Most Popular Agricultural Business Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 204 colleges that offer an associate degree in agricultural business. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for agricultural business students seekingan associate degree is Lake Area Technical Institute. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their associate degree in agricultural business from LATI. About 23% of this group were women, and 1% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in agricultural business at Lake Area Technical Institute make a median salary of 37,423.
Bakersfield College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in agricultural business. 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 agricultural business from Bakersfield College. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Data shows that Bakersfield College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,423.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for agricultural business majors who are seeking their associate degree is North Carolina State University. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their associate degree in agricultural business from NC State. About 31% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. North Carolina State University agricultural business graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,423.
Des Moines Area Community College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in agricultural business. Each year, around 23,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in agricultural business from DMACC. Of these students, 40% were women and 2% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Des Moines Area Community College agricultural business graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,423.
The 5th most popular school in the country for agricultural business majors who are seeking their associate degree is Merced College. 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 agricultural business from Merced Community College District. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in agricultural business at Merced College make a median salary of 37,423.
The 6th most popular school in the country for agricultural business majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bismarck State College. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in agricultural business from BSC. Of these students, 32% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Bismarck State College agricultural business graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,423.
Modesto Junior College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in agricultural business. 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 agricultural business from MJC. Of these students, 61% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Modesto Junior College agricultural business graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,423.
Reedley College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in agricultural business. 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 agricultural business from Reedley College. About 53% of this group were women, and 84% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in agricultural business at Reedley College make a median salary of 37,423.
Southeast Community College Area is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in agricultural business. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in agricultural business from Southeast Community College. Southeast Community College Area agricultural business graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,423.
Feather River Community College District comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in agricultural business. 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 agricultural business from Feather River College. About 74% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Feather River Community College District agricultural business graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,423.
The 11th most popular school in the country for agricultural business majors who are seeking their associate degree is Porterville College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in agricultural business from Porterville College. Those who complete their associate degree in agricultural business at Porterville College make a median salary of 37,423.
The 12th most popular school in the country for agricultural business majors who are seeking their associate degree is Crowder College. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in agricultural business from Crowder College. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in agricultural business at Crowder College make a median salary of 37,423.
The 13th most popular school in the country for agricultural business majors who are seeking their associate degree is North Dakota State College of Science. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in agricultural business from North Dakota State College of Science. Those who complete their associate degree in agricultural business at North Dakota State College of Science make a median salary of 37,423.
The 14th most popular school in the country for agricultural business 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 agricultural business from West Hills College-Coalinga. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women. Data shows that West Hills College-Coalinga graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,423.
The 15th most popular school in the country for agricultural business majors who are seeking their associate degree is Central Community College. Each year, around 5,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in agricultural business from Central Community College. Data shows that Central Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,423.
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in agricultural business. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in agricultural business from Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute agricultural business graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,423.
Ridgewater College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in agricultural business. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in agricultural business from Ridgewater College. Of these students, 50% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in agricultural business at Ridgewater College make a median salary of 37,423.
The 17th most popular school in the country for agricultural business majors who are seeking their associate degree is Vincennes University. Roughly 16,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in agricultural business from Vincennes University. About 33% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Vincennes University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,423.
The 17th most popular school in the country for agricultural business 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 agricultural business from Mitchell Tech. Those who complete their associate degree in agricultural business at Mitchell Technical College make a median salary of 37,423.
Northeast Iowa Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in agricultural business. 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 agricultural business from NICC. Those who complete their associate degree in agricultural business at Northeast Iowa Community College make a median salary of 37,423.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to agricultural business that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 4,149 | |
| Horticulture | 1,211 |
| Agricultural Production | 1,167 |
| General Agriculture | 827 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 586 |
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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