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Agricultural Production Schools in North Carolina

277 Agricultural Production students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Agricultural Production is the 143rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Agricultural Production Majors in North Carolina

Agricultural Production majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 135
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 135
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 135
Associate Degree 88
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 31
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 31
Bachelor’s Degree 23

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a agricultural production major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of agricultural production majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.1%
  • White: 80.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Agricultural Production Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 3,160 people employed in jobs related to an agricultural production degree, compared to 100,170 nationwide.

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Wages for Agricultural Production Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, agricultural production grads earn an average of $60,510. Nationwide, they make an average of $70,630.

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There are 12 colleges in North Carolina that offer agricultural production degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

In their early career, NC State grads earn an average salary of $50,971. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,435 Total Students

In their early career, Wilkes Community College grads earn an average salary of $26,922. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,536 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The 7.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of the teachers are full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,492 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,451 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 43%. This public school has an average net price of $9,897.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,553 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,925.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,701 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. In their early career, Wayne Community College grads earn an average salary of $28,104. This public school has an average net price of $5,129.

#7

Carteret Community College

Morehead City
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,347 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 49% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,160 after earning their degree at this institution.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,361 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,154 Total Students

A typical student attending Central Carolina Community College will pay a net price of $5,398. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,837 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Martin Community College

Williamston
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
944 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $20,969 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 20% are considered full time. 64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,042 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. In their early career, ICC grads earn an average salary of $24,841. This public school has an average net price of $4,880.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,202 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. In their early career, JSCC grads earn an average salary of $23,895. 88% of students get financical aid.

Agricultural Production Careers in NC

Some of the careers agricultural production majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Soil and Plant Scientists 18% $63,200
Conservation Scientists 10% $54,390
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 9% $63,750
Farm and Home Management Advisors 7% $30,200
Agricultural Sciences Professors 6% $47,480
Food Scientists and Technologists 4% $54,750
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 4% $50,400
Animal Breeders 0% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to agricultural production.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Animal Science 309
Agricultural Economics 208
Plant Sciences 104
General Agriculture 86
Horticulture 85
Food Science Technology 80
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Animal Services 28

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