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Agriculture Schools in New York

1,589 students earned Agriculture & Agriculture Operations degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Agriculture is the 26th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 717
Associate Degree 563
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 138
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 138
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 138
Master’s Degree 107
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 32
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 32
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 32
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 32
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 32

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.0%
  • White: 65.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.0%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in New York

In this state, there are 290,220 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 New York

Agriculture & Agriculture Operations grads earn an average of $59,460 in the state and $53,370 nationwide.

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

651 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

59% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 93%. This private institution charges an average net price of $37,042.

#2

SUNY Cobleskill

Cobleskill
202 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,079 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,139 a year. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate.

137 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
2,486 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,462 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,436. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Medaille College

Buffalo
85 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
2,076 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Medaille. This private school has an average net price of $13,244.

#5

SUNY Canton

Canton
79 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
3,135 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,581 a year. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at SUNY Canton. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

#6

SUNY Delhi

Delhi
67 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,077 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. The 9.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,570 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $35,844 after graduation. 69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
3,667 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 96% of students get financical aid.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,735 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,009 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time.

#10

LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,971 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 9.20% which is lower than average. In their early career, LaGuardia grads earn an average salary of $33,591. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,444.

Agriculture Careers in NY

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

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Animal Caretakers 26% $25,830
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 17% $55,380
Agricultural Sciences Professors 16% $90,070
Microbiologists 16% $71,280
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 16% $51,840
Animal Scientists 15% $59,010
Computer User Support Specialists 15% $56,010
Animal Trainers 15% $34,530
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 13% $48,400
Food Scientists and Technologists 13% $53,760
Agricultural Equipment Operators 13% $38,220
Soil and Plant Scientists 13% $62,750
Economists 12% $101,740
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 8% $66,060
Graphic Designers 8% $59,840
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics 8% $55,530
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians 7% $40,200
Agricultural Products Graders and Sorters 6% $26,840
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 4% $56,690
Retail Sales Supervisors 4% $45,140
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 2% $67,660
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers 1% $0
Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents 0% $0
Reporters and Correspondents -4% $62,140

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Computer & Information Sciences 18,431
Engineering 12,696
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 11,836
Mathematics & Statistics 5,092
Physical Sciences 4,551
Engineering Technologies 3,941
Architecture/Urban Planning 1,677
Natural Resources & Conservation 1,628

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