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Agricultural Communication/Journalism Major

Agricultural Communication/Journalism

429 Bachelor's Degrees Annually
29 Master's Degrees Annually
#394 in Popularity

Types of Degrees Agricultural Communication/Journalism Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many agricultural communication/journalism graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 406
Master’s Degree 19
Basic Certificate 14
Associate Degree 4
Graduate Certificate 2

What Agricultural Communication/Journalism Majors Need to Know

O*NET surveyed people in occupations related to agricultural communication/journalism and asked them what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. The responses were rated on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being most important.

Knowledge Areas for Agricultural Communication/Journalism Majors

Agricultural Communication/Journalism majors often go into careers in which the following knowledge areas are important:

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  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
  • Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
  • Fine Arts - Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
  • Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Skills for Agricultural Communication/Journalism Majors

A major in agricultural communication/journalism prepares you for careers in which the following skill-sets are crucial:

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  • Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Abilities for Agricultural Communication/Journalism Majors

Some of the most crucial abilities to master while a agricultural communication/journalism student include the following:

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  • Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  • Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

What Can You Do With a Agricultural Communication/Journalism Major?

People with a agricultural communication/journalism degree often go into the following careers:

Job Title Job Growth Rate Median Salary
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 12.8% $43,770
Graphic Designers 4.2% $50,370

Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Communication/Journalism?

406 Bachelor's Degrees Annually
83% Percent Women
15% Percent Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
This major is dominated by women with about 83% of recent graduates being female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of agricultural communication/journalism majors is as follows:

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 5
Black or African American 7
Hispanic or Latino 26
White 337
International Students 1
Other Races/Ethnicities 30

Geographic Diversity

Agricultural Communication/Journalism appeals to people across the globe. About 0.2% of those with this major are international students.

Some degrees associated with agricultural communication/journalism may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. Whatever the case may be, pursuing more education usually means that more career options will be available to you.

Find out what the typical degree level is for agricultural communication/journalism careers below.

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Education Level Percentage of Workers
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) 10.1%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) 9.7%
Some College Courses 4.6%
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree) 10.8%
Bachelor’s Degree 62.1%
Master’s Degree 2.8%
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession. 1.4%

Online Agricultural Communication/Journalism Programs

The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level Colleges Offering Programs Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year) 0 0
Certificate (1-2 years) 0 0
Certificate (2-4 Years) 0 0
Associate’s Degree 2 0
Bachelor’s Degree 1 0
Post-Baccalaureate 0 0
Master’s Degree 3 1
Post-Master’s 0 0
Doctor’s Degree (Research) 0 0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 0 0
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 0 0

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to agricultural communication/journalism.

Major Number of Grads
Agricultural & Extension Education Services 339
Agricultural Public Services, Other 82

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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