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Agriculture Schools in Missouri

In 2020-2021, 1,231 students earned their Agriculture & Agriculture Operations degrees in MO.

An Agriculture major is the 18th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 700
Associate Degree 199
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 141
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 141
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 141
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 78
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 78
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 78
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 62
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 62
Master’s Degree 50
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, 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 Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.9%
  • White: 90.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in Missouri

In this state, there are 81,330 people employed in jobs related to an agriculture and agriculture operations degree, compared to 4,507,680 nationwide.

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Wages for Agriculture Jobs in Missouri

A typical salary for a agriculture and agriculture operations grad in the state is $49,280, compared to a typical salary of $53,370 nationwide.

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

377 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 93% of students get financical aid.

175 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

In their early career, Missouri State grads earn an average salary of $37,811. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. A typical student attending Missouri State will pay a net price of $16,718.

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
7,267 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.60%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,568. In their early career, Southeast Missouri State University grads earn an average salary of $34,146.

#5

Crowder College

Neosho
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,194 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 9.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,197 after earning their degree at this institution.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
9,959 Total Students

The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UCM. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 6.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#7

College of the Ozarks

Point Lookout
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,489 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,756 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,481. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
297 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,262. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,240 after earning their degree at this institution.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
2,114 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $24,454. 28% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate.

Agriculture Careers in MO

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

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Animal Caretakers 21% $21,460
Computer User Support Specialists 17% $44,850
Economists 17% $91,350
Agricultural Sciences Professors 16% $87,990
Soil and Plant Scientists 15% $49,810
Animal Breeders 14% $54,400
Microbiologists 14% $71,250
Animal Scientists 13% $62,720
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 12% $40,970
Animal Trainers 12% $26,670
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 10% $44,350
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 10% $38,770
Food Scientists and Technologists 9% $59,320
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics 8% $49,150
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians 7% $36,400
Agricultural Products Graders and Sorters 7% $27,000
Agricultural Equipment Operators 6% $31,000
Graphic Designers 5% $47,740
Retail Sales Supervisors 5% $38,490
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 4% $54,180
Pesticide Applicators 3% $37,470
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 3% $60,970
Conservation Scientists 2% $52,790
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers 1% $56,870
Agricultural Inspectors 0% $42,730
Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents -5% $0
Reporters and Correspondents -9% $37,980

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Computer & Information Sciences 3,607
Engineering 3,253
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 2,724
Engineering Technologies 1,194
Physical Sciences 765
Mathematics & Statistics 676
Natural Resources & Conservation 257
Architecture/Urban Planning 181

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