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Agriculture Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 1,836 students earned their Agriculture & Agriculture Operations degrees in NC.

An Agriculture major is the 22nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 620
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 482
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 482
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 482
Associate Degree 395
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 132
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 132
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 132
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 100
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 100
Master’s Degree 96
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 11

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 9.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 75.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 139,200 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 North Carolina

Agriculture & Agriculture Operations grads earn an average of $49,700 in the state and $53,370 nationwide.

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

796 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,411.

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
12,753 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. The 9.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,536 Total Students

In their early career, UMO grads earn an average salary of $38,049. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UMO. The 7.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,154 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,837 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Central Carolina Community College will pay a net price of $5,398. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,037 Total Students

In their early career, ACC grads earn an average salary of $27,410. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,724.

#6

Gaston College

Dallas
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,345 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,994.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,989. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at Appalachian State.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,680 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,574. The full-time teacher rate is 30%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,435 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Wilkes Community College grads earn an average salary of $26,922. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,701 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it.

Agriculture Careers in NC

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

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Animal Caretakers 27% $22,070
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 22% $39,620
Soil and Plant Scientists 18% $63,200
Computer User Support Specialists 16% $48,290
Animal Trainers 15% $24,510
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 14% $49,830
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians 14% $36,170
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics 14% $46,380
Microbiologists 13% $61,330
Pesticide Applicators 12% $36,380
Conservation Scientists 10% $54,390
Agricultural Equipment Operators 10% $25,530
Graphic Designers 10% $45,210
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 10% $56,990
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 9% $63,750
Retail Sales Supervisors 9% $40,050
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 9% $53,190
Farm and Home Management Advisors 7% $30,200
Agricultural Sciences Professors 6% $47,480
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 6% $37,280
Food Scientists and Technologists 4% $54,750
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 4% $50,400
Agricultural Inspectors 4% $43,040
Agricultural Products Graders and Sorters 2% $24,970
Economists 0% $80,400
Animal Breeders 0% $0
Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents -8% $0
Reporters and Correspondents -18% $33,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Computer & Information Sciences 5,558
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 5,375
Engineering 5,126
Engineering Technologies 2,073
Physical Sciences 1,594
Mathematics & Statistics 1,534
Natural Resources & Conservation 1,277
Architecture/Urban Planning 301

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