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Agriculture Schools in Virginia

764 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Agriculture is the 27th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 340
Associate Degree 157
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 145
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 145
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 145
Master’s Degree 61
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 61
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 61
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 61

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 73.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in Virginia

There are 119,790 people in the state and 4,507,680 people in the nation working in agriculture and agriculture operations jobs.

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Wages for Agriculture Jobs in Virginia

In this state, agriculture and agriculture operations grads earn an average of $50,160. Nationwide, they make an average of $53,370.

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

#1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
528 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,301. The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $60,842 after graduation.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
52,873 Total Students

The 8.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,623 a year.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,462 Total Students

In their early career, BRCC grads earn an average salary of $31,317. A typical student attending BRCC will pay a net price of $9,551. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,769 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,151 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,312. The full-time teacher rate is 31%.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
4,020 Total Students

65% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,237. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#6

Ferrum College

Ferrum
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
972 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,202 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. An average student at Ferrum College will pay a net price of $19,902.

#7

Averett University

Danville
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
887 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $39,073 after graduation. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,759 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,188 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,289 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.50%. 98% of the teachers are full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,230 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,245. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

Agriculture Careers in VA

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

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Animal Caretakers 27% $22,730
Animal Trainers 26% $27,660
Conservation Scientists 13% $74,840
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 13% $45,530
Computer User Support Specialists 13% $55,000
Microbiologists 13% $92,420
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 12% $47,920
Farm and Home Management Advisors 11% $0
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians 10% $38,240
Graphic Designers 10% $55,560
Agricultural Inspectors 9% $42,620
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 9% $66,710
Soil and Plant Scientists 8% $61,220
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics 8% $52,830
Economists 7% $122,230
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 6% $56,890
Pesticide Applicators 6% $33,790
Reporters and Correspondents 6% $39,520
Agricultural Equipment Operators 6% $33,430
Retail Sales Supervisors 6% $41,910
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 4% $37,030
Agricultural Products Graders and Sorters 4% $26,270

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Computer & Information Sciences 7,392
Engineering 5,181
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 5,024
Physical Sciences 1,478
Mathematics & Statistics 1,057
Engineering Technologies 938
Natural Resources & Conservation 853
Architecture/Urban Planning 406

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