Associate Degrees in General Agriculture
Education Levels of Agriculture Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 827 people earned their associate degree in agriculture. This earns it the #98 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in agriculture at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,908 |
| Associate Degree | 827 |
| Master’s Degree | 403 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 86 |
| Basic Certificate | 18 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 10 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Agriculture Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in agriculture is $38,182. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $37,643 and the high is $38,722.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for agriculture students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in agriculture. About 57.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 352 |
| Women | 475 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of agriculture associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 651 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 104 |
Most Popular Agriculture Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 104 colleges that offer an associate degree in agriculture. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Blinn College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for agriculture majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 18,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their associate degree in agriculture from Blinn College. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in agriculture at Blinn College make a median salary of 38,182.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for agriculture majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their associate degree in agriculture from Ivy Tech Community College. About 51% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in agriculture at Ivy Tech Community College make a median salary of 38,182.
Connors State College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in agriculture. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their associate degree in agriculture from CSC. About 47% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in agriculture at Connors State College make a median salary of 38,182.
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in agriculture. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in agriculture from NEO A&M College. About 73% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College agriculture graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,182.
The 4th most popular school in the country for agriculture majors who are seeking their associate degree is Utah State University. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in agriculture from USU. About 69% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in agriculture at Utah State University make a median salary of 38,182.
South Dakota State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in agriculture. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 24 people received their associate degree in agriculture from South Dakota State. About 29% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that South Dakota State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,182.
Kaskaskia College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in agriculture. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in agriculture from Kaskaskia College. About 34% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in agriculture at Kaskaskia College make a median salary of 38,182.
Oklahoma Panhandle State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in agriculture. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in agriculture from OPSU. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in agriculture at Oklahoma Panhandle State University make a median salary of 38,182.
Northeast Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in agriculture. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in agriculture from Northeast. Those who complete their associate degree in agriculture at Northeast Community College make a median salary of 38,182.
The 10th most popular school in the country for agriculture majors who are seeking their associate degree is Western Oklahoma State College. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in agriculture from Western. About 44% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Western graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,182.
The 11th most popular school in the country for agriculture majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ellsworth Community College. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in agriculture from Ellsworth. Of these students, 80% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in agriculture at Ellsworth Community College make a median salary of 38,182.
The 13th most popular school in the country for agriculture majors who are seeking their associate degree is Redlands Community College. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in agriculture from Redlands Community College. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in agriculture at Redlands Community College make a median salary of 38,182.
Ozarks Technical Community College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in agriculture. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in agriculture from OTC. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Data shows that OTC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,182.
Murray State College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in agriculture. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in agriculture from Murray State College. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Murray State College agriculture graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,182.
The 15th most popular school in the country for agriculture majors who are seeking their associate degree is North Carolina State University. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. 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, 14 people received their associate degree in agriculture from NC State. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in agriculture at North Carolina State University make a median salary of 38,182.
Potomac State College of West Virginia University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in agriculture. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in agriculture from WVU Potomac State College. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Data shows that WVU Potomac State College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,182.
Eastern Oklahoma State College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in agriculture. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in agriculture from Eastern. Of these students, 61% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in agriculture at Eastern Oklahoma State College make a median salary of 38,182.
The 17th most popular school in the country for agriculture majors who are seeking their associate degree is College of Southern Idaho. Roughly 7,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in agriculture from College of Southern Idaho. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in agriculture at College of Southern Idaho make a median salary of 38,182.
The 17th most popular school in the country for agriculture majors who are seeking their associate degree is Arizona Western College. Roughly 6,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in agriculture from AWC. About 57% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that AWC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,182.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to agriculture that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 4,149 | |
| Agricultural Economics | 1,617 |
| Horticulture | 1,211 |
| Agricultural Production | 1,167 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 586 |
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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