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Agriculture Schools in North Dakota

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

In this state, Agriculture is the 7th most popular major out of a total 35 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in North Dakota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 220
Associate Degree 110
Master’s Degree 30
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In North Dakota, 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 North Dakota is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.1%
  • White: 89.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.7%
  • Other Races: 3.0%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in North Dakota

There are 14,150 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 North Dakota

In this state, agriculture and agriculture operations grads earn an average of $49,000. Nationwide, they make an average of $53,370.

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

240 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
12,846 Total Students

The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at North Dakota State University. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 95% of students get financical aid.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,829 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,136 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 94% of students get financical aid.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,716 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,162 after earning their degree at this institution.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
1,441 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,673. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,775 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,771 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. 94% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,075 after earning their degree at this institution.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,060 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. In their early career, MSU-Bottineau grads earn an average salary of $31,112.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
959 Total Students

23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,416.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
179 Total Students

In their early career, NHSC grads earn an average salary of $48,061. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,268. 96% of the teachers are full time.

Agriculture Careers in ND

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

Job Title ND Job Growth ND Median Salary
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 35% $46,650
Animal Caretakers 24% $23,230
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 17% $52,330
Pesticide Applicators 17% $37,990
Computer User Support Specialists 16% $48,830
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians 15% $47,720
Agricultural Inspectors 15% $41,320
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics 14% $58,570
Animal Trainers 14% $0
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 14% $59,570
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 11% $47,030
Soil and Plant Scientists 9% $70,730
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 8% $52,140
Retail Sales Supervisors 8% $39,600
Agricultural Equipment Operators 7% $37,450
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 6% $0
Graphic Designers 5% $38,710
Conservation Scientists 3% $65,790
Agricultural Products Graders and Sorters 3% $38,660
Farm and Home Management Advisors 0% $0
Microbiologists 0% $0
Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents 0% $0
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 0% $0
Food Scientists and Technologists 0% $0
Agricultural Sciences Professors 0% $0
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers -4% $0
Reporters and Correspondents -13% $35,750

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

Major Annual Graduates in ND
Engineering 787
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 397
Engineering Technologies 358
Computer & Information Sciences 314
Architecture/Urban Planning 151
Mathematics & Statistics 110
Physical Sciences 85
Natural Resources & Conservation 66

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