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Agriculture Schools in Montana

235 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Agriculture is the 14th most popular major out of a total 36 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in Montana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 116
Associate Degree 53
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 51
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 51
Master’s Degree 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In Montana, 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 Montana is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.6%
  • White: 87.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in Montana

In this state, there are 17,860 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 Montana

Agriculture & Agriculture Operations grads earn an average of $43,930 in the state and $53,370 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Montana that offer agriculture and agriculture operations degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
16,218 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
1,024 Total Students

A typical student attending Montana State University - Northern will pay a net price of $12,556. 100% of the teachers are full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
1,334 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,240. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 7.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
50 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. 96% of students get financical aid. The 7.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
567 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $8,345. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,204 after earning their degree at this institution.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
1,014 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,310. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 91% are considered full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,049 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Flathead Valley Community College grads earn an average salary of $29,929. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,948.

#8

Little Big Horn College

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
211 Total Students

84% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $18,305 after graduation.

Agriculture Careers in MT

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

Job Title MT Job Growth MT Median Salary
Animal Trainers 22% $0
Agricultural Inspectors 20% $32,250
Animal Caretakers 18% $23,490
Agricultural Products Graders and Sorters 18% $0
Economists 17% $78,830
Computer User Support Specialists 14% $44,180
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 11% $31,670
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 8% $56,970
Conservation Scientists 8% $62,410
Microbiologists 8% $83,170
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 8% $41,130
Graphic Designers 7% $38,770
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians 7% $42,490
Pesticide Applicators 7% $33,520
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 7% $52,710
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics 7% $52,770
Retail Sales Supervisors 4% $37,930
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 3% $49,630
Agricultural Sciences Professors 0% $0
Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents 0% $0
Soil and Plant Scientists 0% $64,090

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

Major Annual Graduates in MT
Engineering 700
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 606
Natural Resources & Conservation 363
Physical Sciences 199
Computer & Information Sciences 198
Engineering Technologies 144
Mathematics & Statistics 107
Architecture/Urban Planning 76

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