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Agriculture Schools in Illinois

2,214 students earned Agriculture & Agriculture Operations degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Agriculture is the 18th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 892
Associate Degree 585
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 268
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 268
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 268
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 173
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 173
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 173
Master’s Degree 153
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 143
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 143

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%
  • White: 74.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.4%
  • Other Races: 3.7%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 149,850 people employed in jobs related to an agriculture and agriculture operations degree, compared to 4,507,680 nationwide.

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Wages for Agriculture Jobs in Illinois

In this state, agriculture and agriculture operations grads earn an average of $54,340. Nationwide, they make an average of $53,370.

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

812 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at UIUC. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $59,402 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 75%.

178 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,399 a year. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 78% of the teachers are full time.

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,852 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending SIUC will pay a net price of $16,285. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#4

Fox College

Bedford Park
95 Degrees in Major Awarded
404 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $14,435. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,756 after earning their degree at this institution. 70% of the teachers are full time.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,490 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,305. The student loan default rate of 7.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, WIU grads earn an average salary of $40,223.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,267 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.90% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,220 a year.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,743 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $29,798 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,208.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
578 Total Students

78% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

#9

Parkland College

Champaign
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,758 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,883 a year. 68% of students get financical aid.

#10

Lake Land College

Mattoon
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,862 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,953 after earning their degree at this institution. 43% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

Agriculture Careers in IL

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

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Animal Caretakers 19% $22,660
Animal Scientists 14% $51,960
Animal Trainers 12% $37,340
Soil and Plant Scientists 11% $52,250
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 11% $38,700
Computer User Support Specialists 11% $50,470
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians 9% $43,840
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics 9% $60,470
Food Scientists and Technologists 8% $84,280
Agricultural Inspectors 8% $54,850
Graphic Designers 6% $53,410
Conservation Scientists 5% $63,210
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 5% $51,340
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 5% $63,970
Economists 4% $104,230
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 4% $38,510
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 4% $46,270
Retail Sales Supervisors 3% $38,250
Agricultural Equipment Operators 3% $35,350
Microbiologists 2% $54,630
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers 1% $60,090
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 0% $55,930
Agricultural Sciences Professors 0% $83,060
Pesticide Applicators 0% $37,880
Animal Breeders 0% $0
Farm and Home Management Advisors -3% $36,520
Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents -4% $0
Reporters and Correspondents -15% $40,710

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Computer & Information Sciences 8,392
Engineering 6,581
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 5,068
Mathematics & Statistics 2,675
Physical Sciences 1,686
Engineering Technologies 1,478
Natural Resources & Conservation 596
Architecture/Urban Planning 522

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