Sustainable Agriculture Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Sustainable Agriculture is offered at 75 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Sustainable Agriculture. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and32% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.8% of Sustainable Agriculture graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Sustainable Agriculture Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 769 students earned theirSustainable Agriculture majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Sustainable Agriculture at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 49 |
| Associate’s Degree | 107 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 319 |
| Master’s Degree | 266 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 24 |
Earnings of Sustainable Agriculture Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Sustainable Agriculture of $41,174 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,195 |
| 4 years | $41,174 |
| 5 years | $47,624 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 52.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 152 |
| Women | 167 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Sustainable Agriculture graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 208 | 65.2% |
| Asian | 7 | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 | 17.2% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 14 | 4.4% |
| Race Unknown | 14 | 4.4% |
| International Students | 9 | 2.8% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.8% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Sustainable Agriculture Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 103 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Sustainable Agriculture. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Sustainable Agriculture students seeking a bachelor's degree is University of Massachusetts-Amherst. This school awarded 60 bachelor's degrees in Sustainable Agriculture in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mississippi State University is a popular choice for Sustainable Agriculture majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 50 bachelor's degrees in Sustainable Agriculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Sustainable Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Sustainable Agriculture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in Sustainable Agriculture from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Sustainable Agriculture. This school awarded 29 bachelor's degrees in Sustainable Agriculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Sustainable Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Sustainable Agriculture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in Sustainable Agriculture from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Sustainable Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Prescott College is a popular choice for Sustainable Agriculture majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 25 bachelor's degrees in Sustainable Agriculture in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Sustainable Agriculture majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in Sustainable Agriculture from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Sustainable Agriculture. This school awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in Sustainable Agriculture in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is a popular choice for Sustainable Agriculture majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in Sustainable Agriculture from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Leeward Community College is a popular choice for Sustainable Agriculture majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in Sustainable Agriculture from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Sustainable Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a popular choice for Sustainable Agriculture majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 19 bachelor's degrees in Sustainable Agriculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Sustainable Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Puerto Rico-Utuado is a popular choice for Sustainable Agriculture majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in Sustainable Agriculture from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Sustainable Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Sustainable Agriculture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in Sustainable Agriculture from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Sustainable Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Maine Community College is a popular choice for Sustainable Agriculture majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 17 bachelor's degrees in Sustainable Agriculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Sustainable Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lenoir Community College is a popular choice for Sustainable Agriculture majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in Sustainable Agriculture from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Sustainable Agriculture majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in Sustainable Agriculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Sustainable Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeast Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Sustainable Agriculture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in Sustainable Agriculture from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Sustainable Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arkansas State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Sustainable Agriculture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in Sustainable Agriculture from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Sustainable Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fort Lewis College is a popular choice for Sustainable Agriculture majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 13 bachelor's degrees in Sustainable Agriculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Sustainable Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Spartanburg Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Sustainable Agriculture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in Sustainable Agriculture from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Sustainable Agriculture that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production | 841 |
| Agricultural Production Operations, General | 820 |
| Crop Production | 516 |
| Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management | 458 |
| Aquaculture | 127 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.