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General Agriculture Schools in North Carolina

86 students earned Agriculture degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

A General Agriculture major is the 154th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Agriculture Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 56
Associate Degree 19
Master’s Degree 11

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a agriculture major is equally popular with women and men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of agriculture majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 31.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 10.5%
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Jobs for General Agriculture Grads in North Carolina

2,020 people in the state and 41,680 in the nation are employed in jobs related to agriculture.

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Wages for General Agriculture Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, agriculture grads earn an average of $58,430. Nationwide, they make an average of $70,630.

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There are 3 colleges in North Carolina that offer agriculture degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. In their early career, NC State grads earn an average salary of $50,971.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
12,753 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 64%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,547 a year.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,536 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The 7.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

General Agriculture Careers in NC

Some of the careers agriculture majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Soil and Plant Scientists 18% $63,200
Agricultural Sciences Professors 6% $47,480
Food Scientists and Technologists 4% $54,750

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Animal Science 309
Agricultural Economics 208
Agricultural Production 111
Plant Sciences 104
Horticulture 85
Food Science Technology 80
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Animal Services 28

View all majors related to General Agriculture

View Nationwide General Agriculture Report

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