Doctor’s Degrees in Agronomy & Crop Science
Education Levels of Agronomy and Crop Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 110 people earned their doctor's degree in agronomy and crop science. This makes it the 156th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in agronomy and crop science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 751 |
| Master’s Degree | 212 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 110 |
| Associate Degree | 81 |
| Basic Certificate | 81 |
| Graduate Certificate | 18 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 15 |
Earnings of Agronomy and Crop Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for agronomy and crop science majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in agronomy and crop science. About 56.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 62 |
| Women | 48 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of agronomy and crop science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 41 |
| International Students | 60 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Most Popular Agronomy and Crop Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 21 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in agronomy and crop science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for agronomy and crop science students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in agronomy and crop science from UIUC.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in agronomy and crop science. Each year, around 25,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in agronomy and crop science from UNL.
South Dakota State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in agronomy and crop science. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in agronomy and crop science from South Dakota State. Of these students, 56% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas Tech University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in agronomy and crop science. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in agronomy and crop science from Texas Tech. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for agronomy and crop science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Kansas State University. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in agronomy and crop science from K -State. Of these students, 56% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Georgia is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in agronomy and crop science. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in agronomy and crop science from UGA.
New Mexico State University - Main Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in agronomy and crop science. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,283 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in agronomy and crop science from NMSU Main Campus. Of these students, 33% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for agronomy and crop science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Florida. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in agronomy and crop science from UF.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in agronomy and crop science. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in agronomy and crop science from Texas A&M College Station.
Cornell University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in agronomy and crop science. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in agronomy and crop science from Cornell. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for agronomy and crop science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is North Carolina State University. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in agronomy and crop science from NC State.
The 10th most popular school in the country for agronomy and crop science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is North Dakota State University - Main Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,309 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,585 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in agronomy and crop science from North Dakota State University.
University of Arkansas is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in agronomy and crop science. Each year, around 27,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in agronomy and crop science from UARK. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for agronomy and crop science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Virginia Tech. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in agronomy and crop science from Virginia Tech.
The 16th most popular school in the country for agronomy and crop science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in agronomy and crop science from Penn State University Park.
Iowa State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in agronomy and crop science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in agronomy and crop science from Iowa State.
Washington State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in agronomy and crop science. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in agronomy and crop science from Wazzu.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to agronomy and crop science that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Plant Sciences | 63 |
| Horticultural Science | 59 |
| Other Plant Sciences | 30 |
| Horticultural Plant Breeding | 24 |
| Range Science & Management | 9 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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