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Agriculture Schools in Michigan

In 2020-2021, 918 students earned their Agriculture & Agriculture Operations degrees in MI.

In this state, Agriculture is the 25th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 327
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 221
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 221
Associate Degree 134
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 124
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 124
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 124
Master’s Degree 83
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 24
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 24
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 24
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, 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 Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 83.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in Michigan

There are 113,950 people in the state and 4,507,680 people in the nation working in agriculture and agriculture operations jobs.

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Wages for Agriculture Jobs in Michigan

A typical salary for a agriculture and agriculture operations grad in the state is $49,840, compared to a typical salary of $53,370 nationwide.

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

530 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $50,137 after graduation. 71% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#2

Baker College

Owosso
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
16% Graduation Rate
6,028 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,736 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,631 a year. 65% of students get financical aid.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,414 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 8.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,929 after earning their degree at this institution.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,278 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. In their early career, NMC grads earn an average salary of $30,292. 31% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Lake Michigan College

Benton Harbor
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,499 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. A typical student attending LMC will pay a net price of $9,378. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#6

Andrews University

Berrien Springs
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,162 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $41,315 after graduation.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,759 Total Students

A typical student attending SMC will pay a net price of $8,372. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. The 9.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#8

Delta College

University Center
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,954 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,268. In their early career, Delta College grads earn an average salary of $28,763. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,436 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,871. The full-time teacher rate is 47%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
950 Total Students

A typical student attending GOCC will pay a net price of $6,907. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time.

Agriculture Careers in MI

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

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Animal Caretakers 26% $22,440
Animal Trainers 15% $24,070
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 13% $38,260
Animal Scientists 13% $52,330
Computer User Support Specialists 11% $47,090
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 11% $44,730
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 10% $34,780
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians 9% $38,010
Economists 8% $80,990
Agricultural Sciences Professors 8% $112,110
Pesticide Applicators 8% $33,510
Agricultural Equipment Operators 8% $38,620
Soil and Plant Scientists 7% $50,380
Microbiologists 7% $56,460
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 7% $47,810
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics 6% $50,380
Agricultural Inspectors 5% $0
Graphic Designers 4% $44,480
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 4% $54,020
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 3% $55,250
Retail Sales Supervisors 3% $39,030
Agricultural Products Graders and Sorters 3% $22,160
Conservation Scientists 2% $60,720
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers 0% $70,110
Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents -2% $0
Reporters and Correspondents -10% $36,890

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Engineering 8,586
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 5,647
Computer & Information Sciences 5,071
Engineering Technologies 2,201
Mathematics & Statistics 1,331
Physical Sciences 1,288
Natural Resources & Conservation 964
Architecture/Urban Planning 423

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