Sustainable Agriculture Master’s Degrees
There are 75 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Sustainable Agriculture. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about22% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 22.5% of Sustainable Agriculture graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Sustainable Agriculture Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 769 people 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 | 319 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 266 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 24 |
Earnings of Sustainable Agriculture Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’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)
The data on debt ranges for Sustainable Agriculture majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 67.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 39 |
| Women | 81 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Sustainable Agriculture graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67 | 55.8% |
| Asian | 4 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 3.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1.7% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 3.3% |
| International Students | 27 | 22.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 22.5% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Sustainable Agriculture Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 103 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Sustainable Agriculture. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Massachusetts-Amherst tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Sustainable Agriculture majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in Sustainable Agriculture from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sustainable Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mississippi State University is a popular choice for Sustainable Agriculture majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 50 master'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 California-Davis comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sustainable Agriculture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in Sustainable Agriculture from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sustainable Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College is a popular choice for Sustainable Agriculture majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 29 master's degrees in Sustainable Agriculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sustainable Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz is a popular choice for Sustainable Agriculture majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in Sustainable Agriculture from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in Sustainable Agriculture from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sustainable Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sustainable Agriculture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in Sustainable Agriculture from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sustainable Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut is a popular choice for Sustainable Agriculture majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 24 master'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 comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sustainable Agriculture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master'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 comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sustainable Agriculture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in Sustainable Agriculture from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sustainable Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sustainable Agriculture. This school awarded 19 master's degrees in Sustainable Agriculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in Sustainable Agriculture from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Sustainable Agriculture. This school awarded 18 master'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.
Southern Maine Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sustainable Agriculture. This school awarded 17 master'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.
Lenoir Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sustainable Agriculture. This school awarded 16 master'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.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Sustainable Agriculture majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master'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.
Northeast Community College is a popular choice for Sustainable Agriculture majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in Sustainable Agriculture from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sustainable Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arkansas State University is a popular choice for Sustainable Agriculture majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master'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 Lewis College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sustainable Agriculture. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in Sustainable Agriculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Sustainable Agriculture. This school awarded 13 master'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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Sustainable Agriculture that also offer master’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.