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Agricultural Mechanization in Illinois

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Agricultural Mechanization Schools in Illinois

106 Ag Mech students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Agricultural Mechanization is the 191st most popular major in the state out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Agricultural Mechanization Majors in Illinois

Ag Mech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 64
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 21
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 21
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 21
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 21
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 21

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a ag mech major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ag mech majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 90.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Agricultural Mechanization Grads in Illinois

10,550 people in the state and 343,120 in the nation are employed in jobs related to ag mech.

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Wages for Agricultural Mechanization Jobs in Illinois

Ag Mech grads earn an average of $62,290 in the state and $53,370 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Illinois that offer ag mech degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Lake Land College

Mattoon
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,862 Total Students

In their early career, Lake Land College grads earn an average salary of $29,953. 79% of students get financical aid. 43% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Parkland College

Champaign
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,758 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 45%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Graduates earn an average $28,883 after graduation.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,239 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,827 after graduation. 90% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $6,468.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,802 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Rend Lake College will pay a net price of $6,295. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,743 Total Students

48% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 51%. A typical student attending BHC will pay a net price of $5,208.

Agricultural Mechanization Careers in IL

Some of the careers ag mech majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians 9% $43,840
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics 9% $60,470
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 5% $63,970
Agricultural Equipment Operators 3% $35,350
Agricultural Sciences Professors 0% $83,060

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to ag mech.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Agricultural Economics 382
General Agriculture 300
Animal Science 230
Food Science Technology 168
160
Horticulture 80
Plant Sciences 78
Agricultural Production 72

View all majors related to Agricultural Mechanization

View Nationwide Agricultural Mechanization Report

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