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Agriculture Schools in Kentucky

1,066 students earned Agriculture & Agriculture Operations degrees in Kentucky in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Agriculture is the 16th most popular major out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 699
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 116
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 116
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 116
Master’s Degree 103
Associate Degree 76
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 52
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 52
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
  • White: 86.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 61,460 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 Kentucky

A typical salary for a agriculture and agriculture operations grad in the state is $47,720, compared to a typical salary of $53,370 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Kentucky that offer agriculture and agriculture operations degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

325 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,889 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,736. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

283 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,203. Graduates earn an average $43,231 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $32,395 after graduation. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

A typical student attending WKU will pay a net price of $12,522. 98% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 6.90% which is lower than average.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,723 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 7.50% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,901 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Owensboro Community and Technical College will pay a net price of $5,542. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

#7

Asbury University

Wilmore
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,741 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 48%. An average student at Asbury will pay a net price of $22,376.

#8

Berea College

Berea
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,432 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,180 Total Students

98% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

#10

Midway University

Midway
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
1,381 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,779 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,331 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Henderson Community College will pay a net price of $5,970. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Agriculture Careers in KY

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

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Computer User Support Specialists 16% $45,200
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 15% $43,780
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians 14% $33,360
Economists 14% $0
Animal Caretakers 14% $21,540
Food Scientists and Technologists 13% $47,600
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 12% $34,170
Animal Breeders 11% $36,520
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 11% $64,380
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers 10% $73,110
Agricultural Equipment Operators 9% $30,940
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 9% $40,680
Animal Trainers 8% $45,750
Conservation Scientists 8% $73,460
Agricultural Sciences Professors 6% $64,780
Agricultural Products Graders and Sorters 5% $25,230
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics 5% $47,180
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 5% $45,390
Pesticide Applicators 4% $30,820
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 3% $46,440
Retail Sales Supervisors 2% $34,310
Microbiologists 0% $49,360
Agricultural Inspectors 0% $42,740
Soil and Plant Scientists 0% $66,710
Graphic Designers -3% $40,130
Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents -7% $0
Reporters and Correspondents -23% $36,410

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Computer & Information Sciences 3,926
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,553
Engineering 1,343
Engineering Technologies 843
Physical Sciences 455
Mathematics & Statistics 367
Natural Resources & Conservation 149
Architecture/Urban Planning 108

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