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General Agriculture Schools in California

222 students earned Agriculture degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, General Agriculture is the 181st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Agriculture Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 143
Master’s Degree 42
Associate Degree 24
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13

Gender Distribution

In California, a agriculture major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of agriculture majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.7%
  • White: 50.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 10.4%
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Jobs for General Agriculture Grads in California

In this state, there are 4,930 people employed in jobs related to an agriculture degree, compared to 41,680 nationwide.

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Wages for General Agriculture Jobs in California

A typical salary for a agriculture grad in the state is $72,580, compared to a typical salary of $70,630 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in California that offer agriculture degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
16,746 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $16,218.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
22,440 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $66,662 a year.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
30,014 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. 29 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,163 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,566.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,757 Total Students

29% of the teachers are full time. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $35,997 after graduation.

#6

Hartnell College

Salinas
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,673 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,992 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,680. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
25,497 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

General Agriculture Careers in CA

Some of the careers agriculture majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Soil and Plant Scientists 14% $75,000
Food Scientists and Technologists 10% $64,200

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Animal Science 835
Agricultural Economics 770
671
Food Science Technology 410
Agricultural Production 390
Plant Sciences 263
Horticulture 130
Agricultural Mechanization 110

View all majors related to General Agriculture

View Nationwide General Agriculture Report

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