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General Agriculture Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 75 students earned their Agriculture degrees in VA.

A General Agriculture major is the 150th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Agriculture Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 47
Master’s Degree 28

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: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 26.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.3%
  • White: 69.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.7%
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Jobs for General 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 General 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
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
4,020 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,021 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,237. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Ferrum College

Ferrum
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
972 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $19,902. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

General 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
100
Plant Sciences 60
Agricultural Economics 41
Agricultural Production 36
Horticulture 27
Food Science Technology 25
Animal Services 5

View all majors related to General Agriculture

View Nationwide General Agriculture Report

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