2023 Most Popular Agriculture Associate Degree Schools in Virginia
Finding the Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Associate Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 703 degrees and certificates were awarded to agriculture and agriculture operations students who went to a Virginia college or university. This makes it the #27 most popular major in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Most Popular Agriculture Associate Degree Schools in Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 5 schools in Virginia to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Agriculture & Agriculture Operations program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Associate Degree Schools in Virginia
Check out the agriculture and agriculture operations associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Virginia.
Most Popular Virginia Schools for an Associate in Agriculture
Our 2023 rankings named Virginia Tech the most popular school in Virginia for agriculture and agriculture operations students working on their associate degree. Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the city of Blacksburg.
Of the 30 students majoring in agriculture and agriculture operations at Virginia Tech, 90% are male and 10% are female.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Northern Virginia Community College is a great place for agriculture and agriculture operations students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a public school with a very large student population.
About 91% of the students majoring in agriculture and agriculture operations at the school are women while 9% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tidewater Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Agriculture Associate Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the midsize city of Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 27 students majoring in agriculture and agriculture operations at Tidewater Community College, 22% are male and 78% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Reynolds Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Agriculture Associate Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the large suburb of Richmond, Reynolds Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 6 students majoring in agriculture and agriculture operations at Reynolds Community College, 67% are male and 33% are female.
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Out of the 5 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia Highlands Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Abingdon, VHCC is a public school with a small student population.
Request InformationBest Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1,254 |
| West Virginia | 256 |
| Mississippi | 568 |
| South Carolina | 473 |
| Florida | 1,234 |
| Arkansas | 636 |
| Alabama | 702 |
| Kentucky | 898 |
| Georgia | 876 |
| Tennessee | 1,090 |
| Louisiana | 443 |
Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Related Majors
Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 8,646 |
| Animal Science | 8,294 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 8,098 |
| General Agriculture | 3,370 |
| Horticulture | 3,234 |
| Plant Sciences | 3,175 |
| Agricultural Production | 3,066 |
| Food Science Technology | 2,532 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 1,280 |
| Animal Services | 990 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 845 |
| Other Agriculture | 602 |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | 527 |
| Soil Sciences | 406 |
| Food Processing | 237 |
| International Agriculture | 122 |
| Veterinary Administrative Services | 118 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | 254,454 |
| Engineering | 198,468 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 177,778 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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