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Agriculture Schools in Georgia

1,076 students earned Agriculture & Agriculture Operations degrees in Georgia in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Agriculture is the 22nd most popular major in the state.

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Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 464
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 163
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 163
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 163
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 158
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 158
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 158
Master’s Degree 121
Associate Degree 119
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 42
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 42
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
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Gender Distribution

In Georgia, a agriculture and agriculture operations major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of agriculture and agriculture operations majors in Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 11.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 72.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.3%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in Georgia

150,740 people in the state and 4,507,680 in the nation are employed in jobs related to agriculture and agriculture operations.

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Wages for Agriculture Jobs in Georgia

Agriculture & Agriculture Operations grads earn an average of $50,150 in the state and $53,370 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Georgia that offer agriculture and agriculture operations degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Georgia

Athens
546 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. 93% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

#2

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Tifton
139 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
3,990 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. A typical student attending ABAC Tifton will pay a net price of $7,545. 96% of students get financical aid.

#3

Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley
61 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
3,079 Total Students

The average student takes 4.86 years to complete their degree at Fort Valley State University. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. Graduates earn an average $26,636 after graduation.

#4

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,576 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.10% which is lower than average. 25% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

#5

Athens Technical College

Athens
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,294 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,889 after graduation. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#6

South Georgia Technical College

Americus
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,814 Total Students

42% of the teachers are full time. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $763.

#6

Ogeechee Technical College

Statesboro
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,153 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The student loan default rate is 9.50% which is lower than average. In their early career, Ogeechee Technical College grads earn an average salary of $25,741.

#8

Savannah College of Art and Design

Savannah
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
14,265 Total Students

An average student at SCAD will pay a net price of $44,632. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%. 98% of students get financical aid.

#9

Augusta Technical College

Augusta
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,863 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 57% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

#10

North Georgia Technical College

Clarkesville
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,548 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 35%. This public school has an average net price of $3,438. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

Agriculture Careers in GA

Some of the careers agriculture and agriculture operations majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 29% $76,920
Animal Caretakers 29% $22,440
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians 22% $36,700
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 22% $41,560
Animal Trainers 16% $28,280
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics 14% $45,320
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 13% $40,490
Soil and Plant Scientists 13% $59,550
Farm and Home Management Advisors 13% $41,460
Conservation Scientists 12% $64,270
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 12% $77,070
Computer User Support Specialists 12% $49,830
Retail Sales Supervisors 11% $37,660
Microbiologists 11% $92,470
Economists 10% $104,200
Agricultural Sciences Professors 10% $110,480
Agricultural Products Graders and Sorters 10% $22,080
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 10% $52,740
Agricultural Inspectors 9% $41,370
Graphic Designers 8% $49,440
Pesticide Applicators 8% $36,280
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 7% $45,310
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 6% $45,720
Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents 2% $0
Food Scientists and Technologists 1% $61,970
Reporters and Correspondents -17% $45,140

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Computer & Information Sciences 8,045
Engineering 5,301
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 4,996
Physical Sciences 1,064
Mathematics & Statistics 921
Communications Technology/Support 692
Engineering Technologies 686
Science Technologies 676

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