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Agriculture Schools in Pennsylvania

1,419 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Agriculture is the 21st most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 675
Associate Degree 450
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 140
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 140
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 140
Master’s Degree 62
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 49
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 49
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 31
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 31
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 31
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 12

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 78.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in Pennsylvania

176,620 people in the state and 4,507,680 in the nation are employed in jobs related to agriculture and agriculture operations.

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Wages for Agriculture Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, agriculture and agriculture operations grads earn an average of $52,420. Nationwide, they make an average of $53,370.

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

549 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

75% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $27,530.

#2

Vet Tech Institute

Pittsburgh
163 Degrees in Major Awarded
292 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $16,160. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

133 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,303 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average. An average student at DelVal will pay a net price of $28,221. The full-time teacher rate is 42%.

123 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 79%. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $80,445 a year.

#5

Wilson College

Chambersburg
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
1,535 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $21,852. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,612 after earning their degree at this institution.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
708 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $12,452. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#7

Harcum College

Bryn Mawr
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,150 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,718 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. An average student at Harcum College will pay a net price of $23,699.

#8

Drexel University

Philadelphia
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $35,963.

#9

Manor College

Jenkintown
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
834 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,298 after earning their degree at this institution. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
217 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $22,742 a year. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $27,171.

Agriculture Careers in PA

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

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Animal Caretakers 16% $21,840
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 11% $44,400
Computer User Support Specialists 10% $49,800
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics 9% $50,110
Microbiologists 9% $66,960
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians 7% $38,060
Soil and Plant Scientists 7% $56,920
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 6% $50,530
Animal Trainers 6% $24,270
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 6% $39,310
Agricultural Equipment Operators 6% $36,960
Pesticide Applicators 6% $35,900
Agricultural Sciences Professors 5% $102,150
Agricultural Inspectors 5% $54,620
Animal Scientists 4% $51,020
Conservation Scientists 4% $51,720
Animal Breeders 4% $0
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 3% $63,890
Economists 3% $84,520
Graphic Designers 3% $50,080
Retail Sales Supervisors 2% $40,200
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 2% $54,290
Agricultural Products Graders and Sorters 2% $25,070
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 0% $57,450
Food Scientists and Technologists 0% $72,690
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers -4% $91,340
Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents -8% $0
Reporters and Correspondents -20% $35,670

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Engineering 10,045
Computer & Information Sciences 9,652
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 7,854
Mathematics & Statistics 2,808
Physical Sciences 2,562
Engineering Technologies 2,033
Natural Resources & Conservation 979
Architecture/Urban Planning 883

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