Bachelor’s Degrees in General Agriculture
Education Levels of Agriculture Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,908 people earned their bachelor's degree in agriculture. This makes it the 130th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in agriculture is $39,292. 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. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $35,647 to a high of $44,364.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in agriculture is $17,955. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $25,364 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $15,000.
The median monthly payment of a agriculture graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $214.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in agriculture. About 56.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 825 |
| Women | 1,083 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of agriculture bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 235 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 192 |
| White | 1,335 |
| International Students | 19 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 107 |
Most Popular Agriculture Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 79 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in agriculture. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for agriculture students seekinga bachelor's degree is Illinois State University. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,971 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture from Illinois State. Of these students, 43% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Illinois State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,292.
The University of Tennessee - Martin comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in agriculture. Each year, around 7,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,584 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture from UT Martin. Of these students, 43% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UT Martin graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,292.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for agriculture majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Tarleton State University. Each year, around 14,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,416 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,356 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture from Tarleton. About 60% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in agriculture at Tarleton State University make a median salary of 39,292.
The 4th most popular school in the country for agriculture majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Oregon State University. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture from Oregon State. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women. Oregon State University agriculture graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,292.
The 5th most popular school in the country for agriculture majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Western Illinois University. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,359 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,867 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture from WIU. Of these students, 41% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Western Illinois University agriculture graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,292.
The 6th most popular school in the country for agriculture majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Chico. Each year, around 16,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 70 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture from Chico State. Of these students, 67% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in agriculture at California State University - Chico make a median salary of 39,292.
Cornell University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in agriculture. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 66 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture from Cornell. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women. Data shows that Cornell graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,292.
Western Kentucky University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in agriculture. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,436 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture from WKU. Of these students, 65% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Western Kentucky University agriculture graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,292.
The 8th most popular school in the country for agriculture majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Tennessee Technological University. Each year, around 10,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,764 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture from Tennessee Tech University. About 54% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Tennessee Technological University agriculture graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,292.
McNeese State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in agriculture. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,147 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,703 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture from McNeese. About 64% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in agriculture at McNeese State University make a median salary of 39,292.
The 11th most popular school in the country for agriculture majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is South Dakota State University. 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, 51 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture from South Dakota State. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in agriculture at South Dakota State University make a median salary of 39,292.
The 12th most popular school in the country for agriculture majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Austin Peay State University. Each year, around 10,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,460 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture from Austin Peay State University. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in agriculture at Austin Peay State University make a median salary of 39,292.
University of Delaware is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in agriculture. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture from UD. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women. Data shows that UD graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,292.
Fort Hays State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in agriculture. Roughly 15,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture from FHSU. About 34% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Fort Hays State University agriculture graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,292.
Prairie View A & M University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in agriculture. Roughly 9,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,191 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture from PVAMU. About 81% of this group were women, and 93% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Prairie View A & M University agriculture graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,292.
The 16th most popular school in the country for agriculture majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo. Each year, around 22,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Of these students, 45% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in agriculture at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo make a median salary of 39,292.
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in agriculture. Roughly 9,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,152 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,019 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture from Florida A&M University. Of these students, 87% were women and 96% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in agriculture at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University make a median salary of 39,292.
The 18th most popular school in the country for agriculture majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Stanislaus. Each year, around 11,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture from Stan State. Of these students, 74% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. California State University - Stanislaus agriculture graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,292.
Texas A&M University - Kingsville comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in agriculture. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,137 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,409 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture from Texas A&M Kingsville. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Texas A&M University - Kingsville agriculture graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,292.
Tennessee State University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in agriculture. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,844 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in agriculture from Tennessee State University. Of these students, 92% were women and 92% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in agriculture at Tennessee State University make a median salary of 39,292.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to agriculture that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 7,296 |
| Agricultural Economics | 4,791 |
| Plant Sciences | 1,996 |
| Food Science Technology | 1,110 |
| Agricultural Production | 687 |
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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