Bachelor’s Degrees in Agroecology & Sustainable Agriculture
Education Levels of Agroecology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 314 people earned their bachelor's degree in agroecology. This earns it the #486 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
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 Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for agroecology majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for agroecology majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in agroecology. About 53.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 147 |
| Women | 167 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of agroecology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 217 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 31 |
Most Popular Agroecology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 27 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in agroecology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Massachusetts Amherst tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for agroecology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in agroecology from UMass Amherst. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
University of California - Davis comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in agroecology. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in agroecology from UC Davis. About 71% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in agroecology. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in agroecology from Purdue. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
Mississippi State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in agroecology. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,665 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,665 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in agroecology from Mississippi State. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.
Sterling College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in agroecology. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in agroecology from Sterling. About 59% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of New Hampshire - Main Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in agroecology. Roughly 14,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in agroecology from UNH. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
University of Puerto Rico - Utuado comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in agroecology. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in agroecology from UPR Utuado. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
Walla Walla Community College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in agroecology. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in agroecology from Walla Walla Community College. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for agroecology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Connecticut. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in agroecology from UCONN. Of these students, 44% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for agroecology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is North Carolina State University. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in agroecology from NC State. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for agroecology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wyoming. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,460 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in agroecology from UW. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Delaware Valley University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in agroecology. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,940 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in agroecology from DelVal.
The 12th most popular school in the country for agroecology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Hawaii at Manoa. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in agroecology from UH Manoa. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
University of Kentucky comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in agroecology. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in agroecology from UK.
The 15th most popular school in the country for agroecology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,637 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,948 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in agroecology from UT Rio Grande Valley. About 100% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Maine is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in agroecology. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,026 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in agroecology from UMaine. Of these students, 25% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for agroecology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Washington State University. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their bachelor's degree in agroecology from Wazzu.
University of California - Santa Cruz comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in agroecology. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their bachelor's degree in agroecology from UC Santa Cruz. Of these students, 31% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Maharishi International University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in agroecology. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their bachelor's degree in agroecology from MIU. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to agroecology that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Equine Science & Management | 156 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 91 |
| Aquaculture | 73 |
| Crop Production | 32 |
| Animal Husbandry & Production | 20 |
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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