Master’s Degrees in General Agriculture
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Education Levels of Agriculture Majors
In 2020-2021, 320 master's degrees were awarded to agriculture majors. 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 | 2,105 |
| Associate Degree | 823 |
| Master’s Degree | 320 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 56 |
| Basic Certificate | 33 |
| Graduate Certificate | 25 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 8 |
Earnings of Agriculture Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in agriculture is $51,520. 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 $50,789 and the high is $52,245.
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 61.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 122 |
| Women | 198 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of agriculture master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 192 |
| International Students | 28 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 22 |
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 $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. The agriculture program at Virginia Tech awarded 28 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 61% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 master's degrees were handed out to agriculture majors at Texas A&M Commerce. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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 $10,457 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,076 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Wazzu. About 78% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The agriculture program at California State Polytechnic University - Pomona awarded 25 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 60% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $7,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 master's degrees were handed out to agriculture majors at UNL. Of these students, 47% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $7,128 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,524 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Tennessee State University. Of these students, 56% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 master's degrees were handed out to agriculture majors at Colorado State. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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. The agriculture program at Sam Houston State University awarded 15 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 73% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The agriculture program at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo awarded 14 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 57% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $4,745 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their master's degree in agriculture from NC A&T. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
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 $6,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,274 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
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 $9,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,332 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 master's degrees were handed out to agriculture majors at WVU. Of these students, 64% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The agriculture program at Texas A&M University - Kingsville awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Cornell. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
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. The agriculture program at Tarleton State University awarded 9 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 56% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Florida A&M University. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
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 $7,196 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,760 per year. The agriculture program at Missouri State University - Springfield awarded 8 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $6,211 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,086 per year. The agriculture program at West Texas A&M University awarded 7 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $10,992 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,140 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their master's degree in agriculture from WKU.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 master's degrees were handed out to agriculture majors at Texas State. About 57% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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 | 594 |
| Food Science Technology | 492 |
| Agricultural Economics | 326 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 156 |
| Agricultural Production | 116 |
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
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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