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Agriculture Schools in Maine

133 students earned Agriculture & Agriculture Operations degrees in Maine in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Agriculture is the 22nd most popular major in the state out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in Maine

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 80
Associate Degree 28
Master’s Degree 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Maine, 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 Maine is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 0.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 83.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.5%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in Maine

17,700 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 Maine

Agriculture & Agriculture Operations grads earn an average of $45,800 in the state and $53,370 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Maine that offer agriculture and agriculture operations degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 70%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Graduates earn an average $38,035 after graduation.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
15% Graduation Rate
4,202 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,183 a year. This public school has an average net price of $10,811. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,575 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $8,388.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,789 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,354 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid.

#4

Unity College

Unity
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,429 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.40% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at Unity. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
7,208 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,713 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $35,871.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,297 Total Students

81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Kennebec Valley Community College will pay a net price of $5,724. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time.

Agriculture Careers in ME

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

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Microbiologists 11% $54,070
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 9% $40,250
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 7% $51,510
Animal Caretakers 6% $23,450
Animal Trainers 6% $23,040
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 6% $41,600
Computer User Support Specialists 5% $49,780
Agricultural Inspectors 0% $0
Conservation Scientists 0% $57,760
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians 0% $36,150
Food Scientists and Technologists 0% $52,070
Economists 0% $0
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 0% $35,620
Soil and Plant Scientists 0% $58,590
Retail Sales Supervisors -3% $40,400
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors -3% $50,300
Agricultural Products Graders and Sorters -4% $31,740
Graphic Designers -7% $42,260
Reporters and Correspondents -14% $39,290

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

Major Annual Graduates in ME
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 707
Natural Resources & Conservation 409
Engineering 404
Computer & Information Sciences 325
Engineering Technologies 236
Physical Sciences 191
Mathematics & Statistics 165
Communications Technology/Support 61

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