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Agriculture Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 627 students earned their Agriculture & Agriculture Operations degrees in MS.

In terms of popularity, Agriculture is the 17th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 329
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 105
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 105
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 105
Associate Degree 96
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 59
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 59
Master’s Degree 38

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 15.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.8%
  • White: 78.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 1.8%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in Mississippi

37,650 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 Mississippi

In this state, agriculture and agriculture operations grads earn an average of $37,890. Nationwide, they make an average of $53,370.

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

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
420 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

#2

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
3,230 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,087 after earning their degree at this institution.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,181 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. In their early career, Hinds Community College grads earn an average salary of $23,615. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,035.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,092 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $6,449. 58% of the teachers are full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,696 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,392 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,112 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,096 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $22,054 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $2,309.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $25,764 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,535 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $26,152 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,187.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,907 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. A typical student attending Copiah-Lincoln Community College will pay a net price of $3,833. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,665 a year.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,409 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,978. Graduates earn an average $25,423 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

Agriculture Careers in MS

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

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Animal Caretakers 16% $20,520
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 12% $35,930
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 12% $30,810
Food Scientists and Technologists 11% $0
Computer User Support Specialists 8% $44,070
Soil and Plant Scientists 8% $79,600
Farm and Home Management Advisors 7% $49,410
Agricultural Sciences Professors 7% $96,010
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics 7% $48,660
Retail Sales Supervisors 6% $33,690
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians 6% $33,780
Animal Trainers 6% $19,270
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 5% $34,990
Agricultural Equipment Operators 4% $26,880
Graphic Designers 4% $36,680
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 3% $0
Conservation Scientists 3% $50,090
Economists 0% $65,410
Microbiologists 0% $63,740
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 0% $42,660
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers -2% $0
Reporters and Correspondents -3% $28,010
Agricultural Products Graders and Sorters -3% $23,890

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,746
Engineering 1,512
Engineering Technologies 799
Computer & Information Sciences 750
Physical Sciences 518
Natural Resources & Conservation 190
Mathematics & Statistics 169
Architecture/Urban Planning 128

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