Master’s Degrees in Agronomy & Crop Science
Education Levels of Agronomy and Crop Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 212 people earned their master's degree in agronomy and crop science. This makes it the 373rd most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for agronomy and crop science students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in agronomy and crop science. About 57.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 122 |
| Women | 90 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of agronomy and crop science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 129 |
| International Students | 48 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Most Popular Agronomy and Crop Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 26 colleges that offer a master’s degree in agronomy and crop science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Iowa State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for agronomy and crop science majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 29 people received their master's degree in agronomy and crop science from Iowa State. About 35% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in agronomy and crop science. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 25 people received their master's degree in agronomy and crop science from UIUC. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for agronomy and crop science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Florida. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 20 people received their master's degree in agronomy and crop science from UF. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in agronomy and crop science. Roughly 25,100 attend the school each year. 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, 18 people received their master's degree in agronomy and crop science from UNL. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
North Carolina State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in agronomy and crop science. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 17 people received their master's degree in agronomy and crop science from NC State.
Texas Tech University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in agronomy and crop science. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 15 people received their master's degree in agronomy and crop science from Texas Tech. Of these students, 56% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Georgia comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in agronomy and crop science. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 13 people received their master's degree in agronomy and crop science from UGA.
The 7th most popular school in the country for agronomy and crop science majors who are seeking their master's degree is South Dakota State University. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. 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, 13 people received their master's degree in agronomy and crop science from South Dakota State. Of these students, 38% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arkansas is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in agronomy and crop science. Roughly 27,500 attend the school each year. 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, 12 people received their master's degree in agronomy and crop science from UARK. Of these students, 27% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas A&M University - Kingsville comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in agronomy and crop science. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,137 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,409 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in agronomy and crop science from Texas A&M Kingsville. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for agronomy and crop science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Kansas State University. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. 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 master's degree in agronomy and crop science from K -State.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in agronomy and crop science. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in agronomy and crop science from North Dakota State University. About 15% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in agronomy and crop science. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 6 people received their master's degree in agronomy and crop science from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 57% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Virginia Tech is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in agronomy and crop science. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in agronomy and crop science from Virginia Tech.
The 14th most popular school in the country for agronomy and crop science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cornell University. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in agronomy and crop science from Cornell.
West Virginia University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in agronomy and crop science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in agronomy and crop science from WVU.
The 17th most popular school in the country for agronomy and crop science majors who are seeking their master's degree is New Mexico State University - Main Campus. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in agronomy and crop science from NMSU Main Campus.
The 17th most popular school in the country for agronomy and crop science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Washington State University. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in agronomy and crop science from Wazzu. About 56% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
West Texas A&M University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in agronomy and crop science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,372 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in agronomy and crop science from West Texas A&M University.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in agronomy and crop science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in agronomy and crop science from UW - Madison.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to agronomy and crop science that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Horticultural Science | 138 |
| General Plant Sciences | 102 |
| Other Plant Sciences | 71 |
| Plant Protection/Pest Management | 35 |
| Horticultural Plant Breeding | 17 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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