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Agriculture Schools in Arkansas

730 students earned Agriculture & Agriculture Operations degrees in Arkansas in the 2020-2021 year.

An Agriculture major is the 16th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 441
Associate Degree 91
Master’s Degree 84
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 69
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 69
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 69
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 25
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 25
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 82.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.4%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in Arkansas

There are 43,210 people in the state and 4,507,680 people in the nation working in agriculture and agriculture operations jobs.

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Wages for Agriculture Jobs in Arkansas

In this state, agriculture and agriculture operations grads earn an average of $43,010. Nationwide, they make an average of $53,370.

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

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
319 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,189.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
4,432 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. 99% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus grads earn an average salary of $32,077.

#4

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,721. Graduates earn an average $32,177 after graduation. The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,982 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,523 after earning their degree at this institution.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
2,645 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. Graduates earn an average $26,554 after graduation.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
2,668 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,331 after earning their degree at this institution.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,411 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,828. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time.

#9

Ozarka College

Melbourne
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,033 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Ozarka College grads earn an average salary of $22,152. The full-time teacher rate is 43%.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,941 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $8,530.

Agriculture Careers in AR

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

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Food Scientists and Technologists 17% $79,980
Computer User Support Specialists 16% $40,520
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 15% $35,130
Farm and Home Management Advisors 14% $51,030
Animal Caretakers 14% $21,190
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 14% $39,770
Retail Sales Supervisors 12% $33,880
Agricultural Equipment Operators 11% $21,710
Economists 10% $63,720
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 9% $38,550
Animal Trainers 9% $26,300
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians 8% $38,600
Graphic Designers 8% $37,650
Pesticide Applicators 8% $29,640
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 8% $52,080
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 7% $44,810
Conservation Scientists 7% $71,410
Agricultural Sciences Professors 7% $81,000
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics 6% $45,850
Microbiologists 6% $59,890
Soil and Plant Scientists 6% $77,550
Agricultural Inspectors 5% $44,140
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers 4% $61,170
Agricultural Products Graders and Sorters 1% $26,160
Reporters and Correspondents 0% $29,070
Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Engineering 1,082
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,033
Computer & Information Sciences 973
Engineering Technologies 815
Physical Sciences 370
Mathematics & Statistics 179
Natural Resources & Conservation 161
Architecture/Urban Planning 49

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