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Agriculture Schools in West Virginia

In 2020-2021, 279 students earned their Agriculture & Agriculture Operations degrees in WV.

An Agriculture major is the 23rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 169
Associate Degree 58
Master’s Degree 25
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 23
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 23
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In West 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 West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.8%
  • White: 86.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.3%
  • Other Races: 3.2%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in West Virginia

There are 23,970 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 West Virginia

In this state, agriculture and agriculture operations grads earn an average of $45,360. Nationwide, they make an average of $53,370.

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There are 6 colleges in West Virginia that offer agriculture and agriculture operations degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

198 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 79%. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. The student loan default rate is 6.50% which is lower than average.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,193 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,828 after earning their degree at this institution.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,613 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,632. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,840 a year.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,292 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $23,697 a year. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,662 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. A typical student attending BridgeValley Community & Technical College will pay a net price of $7,851. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,912 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 89% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,404 after earning their degree at this institution.

Agriculture Careers in WV

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

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Animal Caretakers 18% $21,860
Microbiologists 17% $38,140
Animal Trainers 14% $24,780
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 10% $39,020
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 10% $56,740
Pesticide Applicators 9% $33,610
Conservation Scientists 9% $40,840
Computer User Support Specialists 8% $43,130
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 6% $31,160
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 5% $41,500
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics 4% $44,970
Farm and Home Management Advisors 4% $54,220
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers 3% $0
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 2% $43,210
Retail Sales Supervisors 2% $31,320
Graphic Designers 1% $36,940
Economists 0% $65,350
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians 0% $24,540
Reporters and Correspondents -16% $32,030

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Computer & Information Sciences 1,446
Engineering 990
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 782
Natural Resources & Conservation 708
Engineering Technologies 451
Physical Sciences 238
Mathematics & Statistics 120
Science Technologies 49

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