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Agriculture in Louisiana

Agriculture Schools in Louisiana

84 students earned Agriculture degrees in Louisiana in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Agriculture is the 93rd most popular major in the state out of a total 246 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 82
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 35.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 54.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 2.4%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in Louisiana

90 people in the state and 41,680 in the nation are employed in jobs related to agriculture.

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Wages for Agriculture Jobs in Louisiana

Agriculture grads earn an average of $68,100 in the state and $70,630 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Louisiana that offer agriculture degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

McNeese State University

Lake Charles
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. A typical student attending McNeese will pay a net price of $10,768.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
6,917 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. A typical student attending Southern University and A & M College will pay a net price of $17,701.

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Agriculture Careers in LA

Some of the careers agriculture majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Agricultural Sciences Professors 33% $0
Soil and Plant Scientists 7% $69,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Animal Science 114
84
Agricultural Economics 57
40
Agricultural Public Services 21
Plant Sciences 18
Agricultural Production 11
Food Science Technology 11

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View Nationwide Agriculture Report

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