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Agriculture Schools in Minnesota

869 students earned Agriculture & Agriculture Operations degrees in Minnesota in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Agriculture is the 22nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 311
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 171
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 171
Associate Degree 166
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 124
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 124
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 124
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 41
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 41
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 41
Master’s Degree 32
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 24
Post-Master’s Certificate 24

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, 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 Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 0.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 84.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.5%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in Minnesota

80,920 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 Minnesota

In this state, agriculture and agriculture operations grads earn an average of $54,630. Nationwide, they make an average of $53,370.

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

419 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 80% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,878.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,176 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $11,436. The full-time teacher rate is 58%.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
2,530 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,319 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.10%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,115 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,149. Graduates earn an average $35,325 after graduation.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
7,259 Total Students

51% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#7

South Central College

North Mankato
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,653 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 55% of the teachers are full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
554 Total Students

In their early career, Vermilion Community College grads earn an average salary of $37,005. 50% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,049.

#9

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,094 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,726. The full-time teacher rate is 54%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,316 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Century College

White Bear Lake
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,203 Total Students

46% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,397. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

Agriculture Careers in MN

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

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Soil and Plant Scientists 15% $66,030
Animal Caretakers 14% $23,610
Agricultural Equipment Operators 13% $35,560
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 11% $61,550
Animal Trainers 11% $32,110
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 10% $44,970
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 9% $52,230
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians 9% $44,380
Agricultural Inspectors 9% $45,820
Microbiologists 8% $60,380
Animal Scientists 8% $65,760
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics 7% $58,120
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 7% $40,970
Pesticide Applicators 7% $38,390
Computer User Support Specialists 6% $53,770
Conservation Scientists 6% $67,330
Agricultural Products Graders and Sorters 6% $35,650
Economists 5% $68,050
Agricultural Sciences Professors 5% $0
Food Scientists and Technologists 4% $77,640
Graphic Designers 4% $49,590
Retail Sales Supervisors 3% $40,360
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 2% $59,750
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 2% $58,830
Farm and Home Management Advisors 0% $59,430
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers -3% $95,930
Reporters and Correspondents -6% $38,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Computer & Information Sciences 3,852
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 3,106
Engineering 2,350
Mathematics & Statistics 931
Physical Sciences 891
Engineering Technologies 872
Natural Resources & Conservation 626
Architecture/Urban Planning 263

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