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Agriculture Schools in Iowa

1,625 students earned Agriculture & Agriculture Operations degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Agriculture is the 9th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 753
Associate Degree 447
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 181
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 181
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 181
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 82
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 82
Master’s Degree 79
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 74
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 74
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 74
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 9

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 85.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 49,040 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 Iowa

Agriculture & Agriculture Operations grads earn an average of $51,150 in the state and $53,370 nationwide.

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

971 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Iowa State. In their early career, Iowa State grads earn an average salary of $48,810. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,002.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,277 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,162 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,790 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,051 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,557. 100% of the teachers are full time. 71% of students get financical aid.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
731 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Ellsworth grads earn an average salary of $30,385.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,042 Total Students

85% of students get financical aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Dordt University

Sioux Center
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,662 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,288 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Iowa Lakes Community College grads earn an average salary of $34,215. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,681 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,368 after graduation. 100% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending North Iowa Area Community College will pay a net price of $8,480.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,081 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 9.10% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

Agriculture Careers in IA

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

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Animal Caretakers 20% $21,970
Computer User Support Specialists 16% $46,830
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 16% $39,320
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 15% $53,560
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 13% $45,310
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 13% $46,750
Microbiologists 12% $75,820
Pesticide Applicators 11% $35,910
Agricultural Equipment Operators 9% $35,430
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 9% $53,410
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics 8% $50,840
Soil and Plant Scientists 8% $67,980
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians 8% $43,690
Animal Trainers 8% $25,520
Farm and Home Management Advisors 8% $65,510
Animal Breeders 7% $30,430
Retail Sales Supervisors 7% $35,850
Agricultural Sciences Professors 6% $86,350
Graphic Designers 6% $40,720
Food Scientists and Technologists 6% $60,630
Animal Scientists 5% $68,150
Conservation Scientists 5% $54,000
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 4% $57,730
Agricultural Inspectors 3% $51,020
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers 0% $70,220
Economists 0% $85,840
Agricultural Products Graders and Sorters -3% $30,780
Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents -6% $0
Reporters and Correspondents -16% $29,800

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Engineering 2,616
Computer & Information Sciences 1,713
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,520
Engineering Technologies 665
Mathematics & Statistics 564
Physical Sciences 427
Natural Resources & Conservation 354
Architecture/Urban Planning 136

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