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Agriculture Schools in Arizona

940 students earned Agriculture & Agriculture Operations degrees in Arizona in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Agriculture is the 29th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in Arizona

Agriculture & Agriculture Operations majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 379
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 379
Bachelor’s Degree 198
Associate Degree 176
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 112
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 112
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 112
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 60
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 60
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 60
Master’s Degree 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Arizona, a agriculture and agriculture operations major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of agriculture and agriculture operations majors in Arizona is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 33.8%
  • White: 54.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in Arizona

101,980 people in the state and 4,507,680 in the nation are employed in jobs related to agriculture and agriculture operations.

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Wages for Agriculture Jobs in Arizona

In this state, agriculture and agriculture operations grads earn an average of $52,090. Nationwide, they make an average of $53,370.

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There are 10 colleges in Arizona that offer agriculture and agriculture operations degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

207 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
45,601 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%.

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,927 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
363 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.20% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,568 after earning their degree at this institution. 85% of students get financical aid.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
812 Total Students

81% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 7.20% which is lower than average.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,544 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,066 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 27%.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,970 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,568 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,487 Total Students

In their early career, AWC grads earn an average salary of $27,382. This public school has an average net price of $10,023. 44% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Prescott College

Prescott
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
970 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years. This private school has an average net price of $22,082. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Yavapai College

Prescott
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,009 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,814. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,948 Total Students

63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

Agriculture Careers in AZ

Some of the careers agriculture and agriculture operations majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Animal Caretakers 21% $24,330
Computer User Support Specialists 20% $47,450
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 20% $40,990
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 18% $40,020
Microbiologists 17% $75,820
Pesticide Applicators 16% $37,030
Food Scientists and Technologists 15% $59,030
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 14% $60,850
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 14% $50,370
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics 14% $52,690
Soil and Plant Scientists 13% $70,940
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians 13% $46,920
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 12% $35,370
Animal Trainers 11% $24,540
Agricultural Equipment Operators 11% $30,580
Graphic Designers 11% $47,040
Retail Sales Supervisors 10% $37,850
Farm and Home Management Advisors 10% $0
Economists 10% $81,050
Agricultural Inspectors 9% $34,080
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 8% $49,700
Conservation Scientists 7% $70,720
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers 3% $57,690
Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents 3% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to agriculture and agriculture operations.

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Computer & Information Sciences 5,487
Engineering 4,416
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 3,582
Physical Sciences 1,469
Natural Resources & Conservation 767
Architecture/Urban Planning 618
Mathematics & Statistics 585
Engineering Technologies 502

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