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Agriculture Schools in Wisconsin

1,484 students earned Agriculture & Agriculture Operations degrees in Wisconsin in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Agriculture is the 14th most popular major out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 668
Associate Degree 246
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 223
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 223
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 180
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 180
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 180
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 115
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 115
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 115
Master’s Degree 51
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 1.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
  • White: 88.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 3.2%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in Wisconsin

There are 77,180 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 Wisconsin

Agriculture & Agriculture Operations grads earn an average of $51,100 in the state and $53,370 nationwide.

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

370 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, UW - Madison grads earn an average salary of $55,313. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate.

291 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 67% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $41,381 after graduation.

130 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
7,547 Total Students

82% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $14,565. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,057 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,053. Of all the students who attend this school, 55% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,711 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $36,015 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student loan default rate is 7.20% which is lower than average.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,939 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 75% of students get financical aid. In their early career, North Central Technical College grads earn an average salary of $34,466.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,839 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 58%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,892 a year. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,367 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Graduates earn an average $37,139 after graduation. 49% of the teachers are full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
8,302 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 80% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,037 a year.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,970 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $15,589. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

Agriculture Careers in WI

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

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Animal Caretakers 24% $21,000
Animal Trainers 16% $23,170
Animal Scientists 15% $63,440
Soil and Plant Scientists 14% $57,830
Economists 13% $69,060
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 13% $35,680
Agricultural Inspectors 13% $45,490
Agricultural Equipment Operators 12% $35,700
Computer User Support Specialists 12% $48,990
Microbiologists 12% $59,000
Food Scientists and Technologists 12% $59,040
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians 10% $43,490
Conservation Scientists 10% $64,380
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 9% $52,330
Pesticide Applicators 9% $35,400
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 8% $37,210
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 8% $51,010
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics 8% $50,740
Graphic Designers 7% $46,190
Farm and Home Management Advisors 7% $48,310
Retail Sales Supervisors 5% $38,060
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 4% $53,120
Agricultural Sciences Professors 4% $78,990
Agricultural Products Graders and Sorters 2% $30,610
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 1% $51,990
Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents 0% $0
Reporters and Correspondents -22% $31,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 3,449
Engineering 3,396
Computer & Information Sciences 3,101
Engineering Technologies 1,081
Mathematics & Statistics 982
Natural Resources & Conservation 936
Physical Sciences 873
Architecture/Urban Planning 183

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