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Agriculture Schools in Tennessee

1,126 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Agriculture is the 16th most popular major in the state out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 670
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 223
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 223
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 223
Master’s Degree 119
Associate Degree 78
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 18
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 18
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 18
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 18
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 18

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 6.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.6%
  • White: 83.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 3.2%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 96,090 people employed in jobs related to an agriculture and agriculture operations degree, compared to 4,507,680 nationwide.

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Wages for Agriculture Jobs in Tennessee

Agriculture & Agriculture Operations grads earn an average of $45,910 in the state and $53,370 nationwide.

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

397 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,579. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UT Knoxville.

196 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. In their early career, UT Martin grads earn an average salary of $33,399. The 6.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

183 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
4,885 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 93% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $14,866.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. This public school has an average net price of $12,752. The full-time teacher rate is 76%.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
10,177 Total Students

The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,932. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
7,615 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.73 years to graduate. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,832 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,138 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,704.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,452 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,263. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,931 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 31%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,041. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.80%.

Agriculture Careers in TN

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

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Computer User Support Specialists 32% $45,730
Animal Caretakers 24% $21,820
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 24% $44,360
Pesticide Applicators 23% $33,610
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 19% $40,950
Graphic Designers 16% $46,500
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians 16% $35,520
Microbiologists 12% $58,690
Animal Trainers 12% $24,170
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics 12% $45,870
Economists 11% $73,400
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 10% $51,100
Agricultural Equipment Operators 9% $35,330
Farm and Home Management Advisors 7% $43,950
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 7% $38,010
Soil and Plant Scientists 7% $49,510
Agricultural Sciences Professors 6% $88,000
Conservation Scientists 5% $69,390
Food Scientists and Technologists 5% $54,020
Retail Sales Supervisors 5% $38,300
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 4% $57,510
Agricultural Inspectors 3% $44,130
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 0% $0
Reporters and Correspondents -9% $29,200

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 2,478
Engineering 2,281
Computer & Information Sciences 1,795
Engineering Technologies 951
Physical Sciences 721
Mathematics & Statistics 636
Communications Technology/Support 339
Natural Resources & Conservation 320

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