Associate Degrees in Agroecology & Sustainable Agriculture
Education Levels of Agroecology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 81 people earned their associate degree in agroecology. This makes it the 447th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in agroecology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 314 |
| Basic Certificate | 134 |
| Master’s Degree | 105 |
| Associate Degree | 81 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 36 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 22 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 |
Earnings of Agroecology Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for agroecology majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for agroecology majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in agroecology. About 55.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 36 |
| Women | 45 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of agroecology associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 62 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Most Popular Agroecology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 28 colleges that offer an associate degree in agroecology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for agroecology students seekingan associate degree is Northwest Kansas Technical College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in agroecology from NWKTC.
Southern Maine Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in agroecology. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in agroecology from SMCC.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for agroecology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Lenoir Community College. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in agroecology from Lenoir Community College.
The 4th most popular school in the country for agroecology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Tompkins Cortland Community College. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in agroecology from Tompkins Cortland.
Mesa Community College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in agroecology. Roughly 16,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in agroecology from Mesa Community College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Northeast Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in agroecology. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in agroecology from Northeast.
Lorain County Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in agroecology. Roughly 10,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in agroecology from LCCC.
The 9th most popular school in the country for agroecology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Wayne Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in agroecology from Wayne Community College.
Central Carolina Community College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in agroecology. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in agroecology from Central Carolina Community College. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Barranquitas is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in agroecology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,724 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in agroecology from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Barranquitas.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in agroecology. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in agroecology from NWTC. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for agroecology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Austin Community College District. Roughly 39,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in agroecology from Austin Community College District. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
United Tribes Technical College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in agroecology. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their associate degree in agroecology from United Tribes Technical College. Of these students, 50% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to agroecology that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Animal Husbandry & Production | 344 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 306 |
| Crop Production | 297 |
| Equine Science & Management | 97 |
| Dairy Husbandry & Production | 21 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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