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Agriculture Schools in Utah

485 students earned Agriculture & Agriculture Operations degrees in Utah in the 2020-2021 year.

An Agriculture major is the 22nd most popular major in this state.

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Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 254
Associate Degree 129
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 58
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 58
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 58
Master’s Degree 33
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3
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Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 0.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 87.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 2.7%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in Utah

In this state, there are 47,500 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 Utah

In this state, agriculture and agriculture operations grads earn an average of $50,000. Nationwide, they make an average of $53,370.

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There are 5 colleges in Utah that offer agriculture and agriculture operations degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Utah State University

Logan
260 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at USU. The full-time teacher rate is 97%. Graduates earn an average $38,826 after graduation.

#2

Brigham Young University - Provo

Provo
64 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

It takes the average student 5.15 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $13,474. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

Broadview University - West Jordan

West Jordan
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
268 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 7.70% which is lower than average.

#4

Snow College

Ephraim
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
5,800 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,564. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,813 a year.

#5

Southern Utah University

Cedar City
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,578. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,702 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

Agriculture Careers in UT

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

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Animal Caretakers 51% $23,140
Food Scientists and Technologists 46% $53,590
Computer User Support Specialists 40% $45,890
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians 35% $43,630
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 33% $36,470
Graphic Designers 32% $45,580
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 31% $53,630
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 31% $34,460
Agricultural Sciences Professors 27% $0
Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents 27% $0
Animal Trainers 27% $25,970
Microbiologists 26% $57,980
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics 26% $53,020
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 24% $48,490
Pesticide Applicators 21% $32,830
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 19% $59,280
Retail Sales Supervisors 18% $35,190
Conservation Scientists 17% $63,260
Economists 17% $67,910
Soil and Plant Scientists 14% $61,020
Agricultural Equipment Operators 14% $24,770
Animal Breeders 10% $0
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 7% $45,210
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers 1% $0
Reporters and Correspondents 0% $40,960

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Computer & Information Sciences 8,537
Engineering 2,169
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,936
Mathematics & Statistics 683
Physical Sciences 581
Engineering Technologies 409
Natural Resources & Conservation 261
Architecture/Urban Planning 114

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