Agronomy & Crop Science Doctor’s Degrees
There are 63 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Agronomy & Crop Science. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about12% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 52.4% of Agronomy & Crop Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Agronomy & Crop Science Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,201 degrees were awarded toAgronomy & Crop Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Agronomy & Crop Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 14 |
| Associate’s Degree | 70 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 691 |
| Master’s Degree | 321 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 105 |
Earnings of Agronomy & Crop Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Agronomy & Crop Science of $49,331 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,321 |
| 4 years | $49,331 |
| 5 years | $56,395 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 53.3% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 56 |
| Women | 49 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Agronomy & Crop Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37 | 35.2% |
| Asian | 5 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 1.0% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1.0% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 3.8% |
| International Students | 55 | 52.4% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 52.4% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Agronomy & Crop Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 79 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Agronomy & Crop Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Agronomy & Crop Science students seeking a doctor's degree is Iowa State University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their doctor's degree in Agronomy & Crop Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Agronomy & Crop Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a popular choice for Agronomy & Crop Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 77 doctor's degrees in Agronomy & Crop Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Agronomy & Crop Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Texas A & M University is a popular choice for Agronomy & Crop Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 75 doctor's degrees in Agronomy & Crop Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Agronomy & Crop Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Agronomy & Crop Science. This school awarded 63 doctor's degrees in Agronomy & Crop Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Agronomy & Crop Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their doctor's degree in Agronomy & Crop Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a popular choice for Agronomy & Crop Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their doctor's degree in Agronomy & Crop Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Agronomy & Crop Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their doctor's degree in Agronomy & Crop Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Agronomy & Crop Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Agronomy & Crop Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their doctor's degree in Agronomy & Crop Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
West Virginia University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Agronomy & Crop Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their doctor's degree in Agronomy & Crop Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Agronomy & Crop Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South Dakota State University is a popular choice for Agronomy & Crop Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their doctor's degree in Agronomy & Crop Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Agronomy & Crop Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Chico is a popular choice for Agronomy & Crop Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 33 doctor's degrees in Agronomy & Crop Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Agronomy & Crop Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Monterey Bay comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Agronomy & Crop Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in Agronomy & Crop Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Agronomy & Crop Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Agronomy & Crop Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 31 doctor's degrees in Agronomy & Crop Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mississippi State University is a popular choice for Agronomy & Crop Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 28 doctor's degrees in Agronomy & Crop Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Agronomy & Crop Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Agronomy & Crop Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their doctor's degree in Agronomy & Crop Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Agronomy & Crop Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Agronomy & Crop Science. This school awarded 26 doctor's degrees in Agronomy & Crop Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Agronomy & Crop Science. This school awarded 26 doctor's degrees in Agronomy & Crop Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Agronomy & Crop Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University is a popular choice for Agronomy & Crop Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 26 doctor's degrees in Agronomy & Crop Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Agronomy & Crop Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Illinois Valley Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Agronomy & Crop Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in Agronomy & Crop Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Agronomy & Crop Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in Agronomy & Crop Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Agronomy & Crop Science that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Horticultural Science | 903 |
| Plant Sciences, General | 692 |
| Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management | 166 |
| Range Science and Management | 153 |
| Plant Sciences, Other | 107 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.