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Agriculture Schools in Nebraska

974 students earned Agriculture & Agriculture Operations degrees in Nebraska in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Agriculture is the 8th most popular major in the state.

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Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 537
Associate Degree 202
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 90
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 90
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 90
Master’s Degree 61
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 41
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 37
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 37
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
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Gender Distribution

In Nebraska, a agriculture and agriculture operations major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of agriculture and agriculture operations majors in Nebraska is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 0.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 76.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.8%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in Nebraska

There are 33,780 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 Nebraska

In this state, agriculture and agriculture operations grads earn an average of $48,420. Nationwide, they make an average of $53,370.

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There are 9 colleges in Nebraska that offer agriculture and agriculture operations degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Lincoln
592 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
25,108 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. In their early career, UNL grads earn an average salary of $42,952. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate.

#2

Northeast Community College

Norfolk
88 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,105 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $9,029. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time.

#3

Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture

Curtis
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
282 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,952 after earning their degree at this institution. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average.

#4

Southeast Community College Area

Lincoln
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,328 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,190. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,005 a year. The student loan default rate is 8.50% which is lower than average.

#5

Chadron State College

Chadron
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,330 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years.

#6

Central Community College

Grand Island
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,974 Total Students

In their early career, Central Community College grads earn an average salary of $31,468. The 8.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 54% of the teachers are full time.

#7

University of Nebraska at Kearney

Kearney
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
6,225 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

#8

Metropolitan Community College

Omaha
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,244 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 20% are considered full time.

#9

Doane University

Crete
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,281 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 37%.

Agriculture Careers in NE

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

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Animal Caretakers 24% $23,570
Animal Scientists 17% $81,150
Microbiologists 15% $59,760
Computer User Support Specialists 14% $47,050
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 14% $35,800
Food Scientists and Technologists 13% $68,100
Soil and Plant Scientists 13% $53,850
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 12% $47,870
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 12% $48,400
Agricultural Inspectors 11% $43,190
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics 10% $47,320
Animal Breeders 10% $0
Agricultural Sciences Professors 10% $81,090
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 10% $37,300
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians 9% $38,900
Graphic Designers 9% $45,090
Pesticide Applicators 8% $33,860
Agricultural Equipment Operators 8% $36,760
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers 8% $55,790
Conservation Scientists 7% $67,330
Animal Trainers 7% $29,170
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 7% $51,680
Retail Sales Supervisors 6% $37,110
Farm and Home Management Advisors 6% $64,660
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 6% $56,130
Agricultural Products Graders and Sorters 4% $30,280
Economists 0% $73,530
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 0% $0
Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents -3% $0
Reporters and Correspondents -16% $34,060

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Computer & Information Sciences 1,395
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,201
Engineering 699
Engineering Technologies 296
Mathematics & Statistics 236
Physical Sciences 229
Natural Resources & Conservation 196
Architecture/Urban Planning 138

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