Bachelor’s Degrees in Agriculture & Agriculture Operations
Education Levels of Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 21,049 people earned their bachelor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations. This makes it the 22nd most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in agriculture & agriculture operations at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 21,049 |
| Associate Degree | 10,571 |
| Basic Certificate | 7,552 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4,401 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3,937 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,185 |
| Graduate Certificate | 386 |
Earnings of Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations is $41,078. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $34,876 and the high is $48,579.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations is $30,044. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $41,823 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $22,161.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations. About 63.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7,793 |
| Women | 13,256 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of agriculture & agriculture operations bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 591 |
| Black or African American | 904 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,768 |
| White | 15,124 |
| International Students | 480 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,182 |
Most Popular Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 244 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in agriculture & agriculture operations. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for agriculture & agriculture operations students seekinga bachelor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,098 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from Texas A&M College Station. About 55% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Texas A&M University - College Station agriculture & agriculture operations graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,078.
Iowa State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 702 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from Iowa State. Of these students, 55% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Iowa State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,078.
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations. Roughly 22,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 584 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. About 61% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Cal Poly San Luis Obispo graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,078.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 540 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from UIUC. Of these students, 55% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign agriculture & agriculture operations graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,078.
The 5th most popular school in the country for agriculture & agriculture operations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Davis. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 524 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from UC Davis. Of these students, 78% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Davis agriculture & agriculture operations graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,078.
The 6th most popular school in the country for agriculture & agriculture operations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Kansas State University. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 510 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from K -State. About 60% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that K -State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,078.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 497 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from OSU. Of these students, 64% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus agriculture & agriculture operations graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,078.
The 8th most popular school in the country for agriculture & agriculture operations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 489 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from Purdue. Of these students, 63% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Purdue graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,078.
The 9th most popular school in the country for agriculture & agriculture operations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Roughly 25,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 484 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from UNL. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women. University of Nebraska - Lincoln agriculture & agriculture operations graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,078.
The 10th most popular school in the country for agriculture & agriculture operations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 480 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from Penn State University Park. About 59% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Penn State University Park graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,078.
The 11th most popular school in the country for agriculture & agriculture operations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is North Carolina State University. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 443 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from NC State. About 62% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NC State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,078.
Cornell University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 407 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from Cornell. About 51% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations at Cornell University make a median salary of 41,078.
The 13th most popular school in the country for agriculture & agriculture operations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas Tech University. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 367 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from Texas Tech. About 62% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Texas Tech University agriculture & agriculture operations graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,078.
University of Florida comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 363 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from UF. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations at University of Florida make a median salary of 41,078.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 361 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from Ohio State. About 51% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations at Ohio State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 41,078.
The 16th most popular school in the country for agriculture & agriculture operations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 353 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from Colorado State. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations at Colorado State University - Fort Collins make a median salary of 41,078.
California State University - Fresno comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations. Roughly 25,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 341 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from Fresno State. About 61% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. California State University - Fresno agriculture & agriculture operations graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,078.
Clemson University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 322 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from Clemson. Of these students, 66% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Clemson graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,078.
The 19th most popular school in the country for agriculture & agriculture operations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Michigan State University. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 318 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from Michigan State. About 68% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Michigan State University agriculture & agriculture operations graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,078.
The 20th most popular school in the country for agriculture & agriculture operations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is South Dakota State University. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 309 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from South Dakota State. Of these students, 48% were women and 2% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations at South Dakota State University make a median salary of 41,078.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to agriculture & agriculture operations that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 135,792 |
| Engineering | 121,318 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 29,912 |
| Physical Sciences | 28,585 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 22,202 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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