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Agriculture Schools in Kansas

1,320 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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

Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in Kansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 628
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 172
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 172
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 172
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 159
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 159
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 159
Associate Degree 150
Master’s Degree 137
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 63
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 63
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 11

Gender Distribution

In Kansas, 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 Kansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 84.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.2%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in Kansas

50,510 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 Kansas

In this state, agriculture and agriculture operations grads earn an average of $47,180. Nationwide, they make an average of $53,370.

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

817 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
20,854 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,433. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $43,557 after graduation.

116 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
15,033 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,189. 51% of the teachers are full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,327 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The student loan default rate is 8.10% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,967 a year.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,175 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,890 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,868 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
676 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $33,414 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 6.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,617 Total Students

44% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $28,887 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
843 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Graduates earn an average $38,501 after graduation. 82% of the teachers are full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,164 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,158. The full-time teacher rate is 97%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,907 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. A typical student attending Hutchinson Community College will pay a net price of $6,969.

Agriculture Careers in KS

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

Job Title KS Job Growth KS Median Salary
Soil and Plant Scientists 22% $52,510
Agricultural Sciences Professors 17% $93,590
Agricultural Inspectors 14% $43,540
Computer User Support Specialists 12% $43,680
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 10% $47,580
Agricultural Products Graders and Sorters 10% $33,950
Farm and Home Management Advisors 10% $55,440
Agricultural Equipment Operators 8% $33,180
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 7% $44,710
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics 6% $47,520
Pesticide Applicators 6% $33,070
Food Scientists and Technologists 6% $69,900
Conservation Scientists 5% $69,820
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 5% $39,990
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians 4% $38,950
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 2% $58,770
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 2% $50,840
Retail Sales Supervisors 2% $36,860
Microbiologists 0% $47,900
Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents 0% $0
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers -3% $0
Reporters and Correspondents -18% $34,970

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

Major Annual Graduates in KS
Engineering 1,618
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,284
Computer & Information Sciences 1,206
Engineering Technologies 782
Physical Sciences 325
Mathematics & Statistics 285
Architecture/Urban Planning 214
Natural Resources & Conservation 145

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