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Agriculture in Virginia

Agriculture Schools in Virginia

In 2022-2023, 78 students earned their Agriculture degrees in VA.

As a degree choice, Agriculture is the 150th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 40
Bachelor’s Degree 38

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 19.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 69.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 1.3%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in Virginia

890 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 Virginia

Agriculture grads earn an average of $67,950 in the state and $70,630 nationwide.

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

#1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $20,292. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. 71% of students get financical aid.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
4,020 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

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#3

Ferrum College

Ferrum
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
972 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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Agriculture Careers in VA

Some of the careers agriculture majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Soil and Plant Scientists 8% $61,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Animal Science 189
128
100
Plant Sciences 60
Agricultural Economics 41
Agricultural Production 36
Horticulture 27
Food Science Technology 25

View all majors related to Agriculture

View Nationwide Agriculture Report

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