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Agriculture Schools in Washington

1,102 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Agriculture is the 22nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 305
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 305
Bachelor’s Degree 231
Associate Degree 207
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 147
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 147
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 147
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 145
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 145
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 145
Master’s Degree 63
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.6%
  • White: 57.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 20.1%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in Washington

There are 105,000 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 Washington

A typical salary for a agriculture and agriculture operations grad in the state is $57,530, compared to a typical salary of $53,370 nationwide.

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

427 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. A typical student attending Wazzu will pay a net price of $15,300. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,093 a year.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,940 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $5,986. Graduates earn an average $33,376 after graduation.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,329 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,755 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom will pay a net price of $8,939. 60% of students get financical aid.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,081 Total Students

In their early career, Spokane Community College grads earn an average salary of $33,123. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,173. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
666 Total Students

86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. The student loan default rate is 7.20% which is lower than average.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
646 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,568 a year. The student loan default rate is 7.20% which is lower than average.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,954 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Graduates earn an average $33,322 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,090 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,802 after earning their degree at this institution. 72% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $7,423.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,545 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,523 a year. 60% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,319 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,756 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $9,157.

Agriculture Careers in WA

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

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Animal Scientists 100% $0
Computer User Support Specialists 35% $56,650
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 33% $54,030
Animal Trainers 25% $38,460
Pesticide Applicators 25% $35,870
Graphic Designers 22% $58,450
Animal Caretakers 22% $27,130
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 21% $47,350
Farm and Home Management Advisors 20% $55,720
Economists 20% $91,940
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 18% $103,980
Agricultural Products Graders and Sorters 17% $25,470
Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents 16% $0
Agricultural Inspectors 14% $48,540
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 13% $61,130
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 13% $37,880
Soil and Plant Scientists 12% $68,050
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 10% $53,150
Retail Sales Supervisors 10% $44,790
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians 10% $40,760
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics 8% $58,990
Agricultural Equipment Operators 8% $33,020
Microbiologists 8% $71,880
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers 8% $79,880
Conservation Scientists 8% $57,680
Animal Breeders 5% $57,480
Food Scientists and Technologists 0% $63,040
Agricultural Sciences Professors 0% $88,800
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians -4% $64,440

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Computer & Information Sciences 5,454
Engineering 3,545
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 3,479
Physical Sciences 1,936
Engineering Technologies 1,051
Mathematics & Statistics 906
Natural Resources & Conservation 835
Architecture/Urban Planning 349

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