Master’s Degrees in General Agriculture
Education Levels of Agriculture Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 403 people earned their master's degree in agriculture. This earns it the #178 spot on the list of the most popular master's 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in agriculture is $53,219. 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 $51,078 and the high is $57,032.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for agriculture students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in agriculture. About 57.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 170 |
| Women | 233 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of agriculture master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 249 |
| International Students | 46 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 21 |
Most Popular Agriculture Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 33 colleges that offer a master’s degree in agriculture. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for agriculture students seekinga master's degree is Virginia Tech. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Virginia Tech. Of these students, 73% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in agriculture at Virginia Tech make a median salary of 53,219.
Texas A&M University - Commerce comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in agriculture. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Texas A&M Commerce. About 68% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Texas A&M University - Commerce agriculture graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,219.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for agriculture majors who are seeking their master's degree is Washington State University. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Wazzu. Data shows that Wazzu graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,219.
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in agriculture. Each year, around 30,000 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, 25 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Cal Poly Pomona. Of these students, 65% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in agriculture at California State Polytechnic University - Pomona make a median salary of 53,219.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in agriculture. Roughly 25,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in agriculture from UNL. Of these students, 55% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UNL graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,219.
The 6th most popular school in the country for agriculture majors who are seeking their master's degree is Tennessee State University. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 16 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Tennessee State University. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Data shows that Tennessee State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,219.
The 7th most popular school in the country for agriculture majors who are seeking their master's degree is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Colorado State. Of these students, 69% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Colorado State University - Fort Collins agriculture graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,219.
The 7th most popular school in the country for agriculture majors who are seeking their master's degree is Sam Houston State University. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in agriculture from SHSU. Of these students, 73% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in agriculture at Sam Houston State University make a median salary of 53,219.
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in agriculture. Roughly 22,400 attend the school each year. 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, 14 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in agriculture at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo make a median salary of 53,219.
North Carolina A & T State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in agriculture. Each year, around 12,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,895 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in agriculture from NC A&T. Of these students, 75% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in agriculture at North Carolina A & T State University make a median salary of 53,219.
The 10th most popular school in the country for agriculture majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,616 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. About 38% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,219.
The 10th most popular school in the country for agriculture majors who are seeking their master's degree is West Virginia University. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in agriculture from WVU. Of these students, 25% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. West Virginia University agriculture graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,219.
Texas A&M University - Kingsville is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in agriculture. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Texas A&M Kingsville. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in agriculture at Texas A&M University - Kingsville make a median salary of 53,219.
Cornell University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in agriculture. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Cornell. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in agriculture at Cornell University make a median salary of 53,219.
Tarleton State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in agriculture. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Tarleton. Of these students, 75% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Tarleton graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,219.
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in agriculture. Each year, around 9,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Florida A&M University. About 33% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University agriculture graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,219.
Missouri State University - Springfield comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in agriculture. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Missouri State. Missouri State University - Springfield agriculture graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,219.
West Texas A&M University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in agriculture. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,372 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in agriculture from West Texas A&M University. Data shows that West Texas A&M University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,219.
The 18th most popular school in the country for agriculture majors who are seeking their master's degree is Western Kentucky University. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in agriculture from WKU. Those who complete their master's degree in agriculture at Western Kentucky University make a median salary of 53,219.
Texas State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in agriculture. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Texas State. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. Data shows that Texas State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,219.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to agriculture that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Plant Sciences | 612 |
| Animal Science | 484 |
| Food Science Technology | 456 |
| Agricultural Economics | 309 |
| 279 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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