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Agriculture in Louisiana

Agriculture Schools in Louisiana

Jobs for Agriculture Grads in Louisiana

There are 150 people in the state and 56,480 people in the nation working in Agriculture jobs.

Agriculture Jobs Nationwide vs. LA

Wages for Agriculture Jobs in Louisiana

A typical salary for an Agriculture grad in the state is $63,155, compared to a typical salary of $80,129 nationwide.

Agriculture Wages Nationwide vs. LA

Our data covers 3 colleges in Louisiana offering Agriculture degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

McNeese State University

Lake Charles

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,129 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 68% of applicants. 71% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,903 a year. About 50% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 60%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $54,808 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Louisiana pay around $4,730 a year in tuition.

Agriculture Careers in LA

Some of the careers Agriculture majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $66,903
Soil and Plant Scientists $59,587
Precision Agriculture Technicians $56,932
Agricultural Technicians $44,022
Food Scientists and Technologists $55,930
Animal Scientists $93,823

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Agriculture.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
General Animal Sciences 7,535
Agronomy & Crop Science 1,201
General Plant Sciences 692
Soil Science & Agronomy 358
Food Science Technology 268
Poultry Science 161
Dairy Science 154
Range Science & Management 153

View all majors related to Agriculture

View Nationwide Agriculture Report

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