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Agriculture Schools in Colorado

In 2020-2021, 1,313 students earned their Agriculture & Agriculture Operations degrees in CO.

In terms of popularity, Agriculture is the 18th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 353
Associate Degree 314
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 232
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 232
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 187
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 187
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 187
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 167
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 167
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 167
Master’s Degree 58
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, 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 Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.8%
  • White: 73.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in Colorado

There are 77,910 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 Colorado

A typical salary for a agriculture and agriculture operations grad in the state is $56,670, compared to a typical salary of $53,370 nationwide.

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

580 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. Graduates earn an average $44,704 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,679.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
306 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. An average student at Bel-Rea Intitute will pay a net price of $22,105.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,703 Total Students

The 9.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,315.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
65 Total Students

An average student at Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology will pay a net price of $22,615. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,338 a year.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
463 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 42%. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,315.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
723 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,411. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,273 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,851. Graduates earn an average $29,264 after graduation. 88% of students get financical aid.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
362 Total Students

The 7.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $20,737.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,293 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,142 after graduation. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,315 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,450. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time.

Agriculture Careers in CO

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

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Animal Trainers 31% $27,460
Agricultural Equipment Operators 30% $33,290
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 29% $91,940
Animal Caretakers 28% $24,050
Computer User Support Specialists 27% $56,700
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 23% $45,890
Food Scientists and Technologists 23% $61,680
Conservation Scientists 23% $64,990
Agricultural Sciences Professors 20% $78,000
Microbiologists 19% $63,040
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians 18% $43,380
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics 18% $53,220
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 17% $59,320
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 16% $53,880
Soil and Plant Scientists 16% $52,990
Retail Sales Supervisors 16% $43,670
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 14% $72,560
Economists 14% $101,670
Graphic Designers 13% $50,950
Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents 9% $0
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 9% $54,960
Agricultural Inspectors 5% $44,440
Animal Scientists 0% $48,900
Reporters and Correspondents -4% $41,630

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Engineering 4,398
Computer & Information Sciences 3,903
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 3,671
Natural Resources & Conservation 999
Physical Sciences 935
Mathematics & Statistics 786
Engineering Technologies 643
Architecture/Urban Planning 435

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