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General Agriculture Schools in Mississippi

35 Agriculture students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, General Agriculture is the 127th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Agriculture Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 24
Associate Degree 7
Master’s Degree 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 82.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 17.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for General Agriculture Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 230 people employed in jobs related to an agriculture degree, compared to 41,680 nationwide.

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Wages for General Agriculture Jobs in Mississippi

Agriculture grads earn an average of $90,700 in the state and $70,630 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Mississippi that offer agriculture degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
3,230 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,087 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,187.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,612 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $19,193 a year.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,907 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. In their early career, Copiah-Lincoln Community College grads earn an average salary of $24,665. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

General Agriculture Careers in MS

Some of the careers agriculture majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Food Scientists and Technologists 11% $0
Soil and Plant Scientists 8% $79,600
Agricultural Sciences Professors 7% $96,010

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Agricultural Economics 100
Animal Science 96
Agricultural Production 61
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Food Science Technology 38
Plant Sciences 37
Horticulture 27
Agricultural Mechanization 17

View all majors related to General Agriculture

View Nationwide General Agriculture Report

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