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Agriculture Schools in Massachusetts

497 students earned Agriculture & Agriculture Operations degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

An Agriculture major is the 28th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 216
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 107
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 107
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 107
Associate Degree 102
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 42
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 42
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 42
Master’s Degree 30

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
  • White: 68.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.4%
  • Other Races: 12.9%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in Massachusetts

110,840 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 Massachusetts

Agriculture & Agriculture Operations grads earn an average of $56,430 in the state and $53,370 nationwide.

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

257 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,450 a year. This public school has an average net price of $22,038.

#2

Tufts University

Medford
110 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 44% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $37,494.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,783 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Graduates earn an average $38,846 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,209 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $28,440 after graduation.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,665 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,973 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,444.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,256 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,862.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,187 Total Students

A typical student attending MWCC will pay a net price of $8,582. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#8

Bay Path University

Longmeadow
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,224 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 21%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
4,876 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#9

Hampshire College

Amherst
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
522 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. 83% of the teachers are full time.

Agriculture Careers in MA

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

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Animal Caretakers 25% $27,590
Animal Trainers 22% $34,450
Agricultural Equipment Operators 22% $28,710
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 13% $53,820
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers 12% $62,550
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 10% $55,230
Computer User Support Specialists 10% $60,240
Microbiologists 9% $80,700
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics 9% $58,040
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 7% $53,200
Conservation Scientists 6% $68,030
Food Scientists and Technologists 5% $83,770
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 4% $52,180
Retail Sales Supervisors 4% $42,440
Agricultural Products Graders and Sorters 3% $27,090
Graphic Designers 3% $60,530
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 2% $61,510
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 1% $70,910
Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents 0% $0
Reporters and Correspondents -19% $44,060

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Engineering 9,717
Computer & Information Sciences 8,328
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 6,747
Mathematics & Statistics 2,720
Physical Sciences 1,721
Natural Resources & Conservation 1,116
Architecture/Urban Planning 1,036
Engineering Technologies 805

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