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Master’s Degrees in Agricultural Engineering

197 Yearly Graduations
$65,986 Median Salary
38% Women
There are 33 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in AE. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 15 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 37.1% of AE graduates were international students.

Education Levels of AE Majors

In 2020-2021, 197 master's degrees were awarded to AE majors. This earns it the #212 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in AE at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,132
Master’s Degree 197
Doctor’s Degree 128
Associate Degree 8
Graduate Certificate 7

Earnings of AE Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in AE is $65,986. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $65,986 to a high of $65,986.

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Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for AE majors who have their master's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue master's degrees in AE. About 61.9% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 122
Women 75
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The racial-ethnic distribution of AE master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 13
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 7
White 93
International Students 73
Other Races/Ethnicities 8
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There are 33 colleges that offer a master’s degree in AE. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
37 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Purdue University - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for AE majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. The AE program at Purdue University - Main Campus awarded 37 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 62% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

19 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for AE majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their master's degree in AE from UIUC. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.

#3

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa
18 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Iowa State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in AE. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,140 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their master's degree in AE from Iowa State. About 50% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
18 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cornell University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in AE. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 master's degrees were handed out to AE majors at Cornell. Of these students, 33% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

14 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for AE majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. The AE program at Ohio State University - Main Campus awarded 14 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.

#6

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
10 Yearly Graduations
40% Women

Virginia Tech comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in AE. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. The AE program at Virginia Tech awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#6

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
10 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for AE majors who are seeking their master's degree is North Carolina State University. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in AE from NC State. Of these students, 10% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
8 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Florida comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in AE. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 master's degrees were handed out to AE majors at UF. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.

#9

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
7 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Michigan State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in AE. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. The AE program at Michigan State University awarded 7 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 43% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Lincoln, Nebraska
6 Yearly Graduations

The 10th most popular school in the country for AE majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Nebraska - Lincoln. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their master's degree in AE from UNL.

#10

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
6 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

University of Kentucky is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in AE. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to AE majors at UK.

#10

University of California - Davis

Davis, California
6 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Davis is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in AE. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The AE program at University of California - Davis awarded 6 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#13

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
5 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in AE. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in AE from UW - Madison. About 20% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
5 Yearly Graduations

Pennsylvania State University - University Park comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in AE. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. The AE program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 5 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#15

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Arkansas is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in AE. Roughly 27,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,875 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their master's degree in AE from UARK. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#15

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
4 Yearly Graduations

Texas A&M University - College Station is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in AE. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their master's degree in AE from Texas A&M College Station.

#17

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Oregon State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in AE. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,065 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their master's degree in AE from Oregon State. About 33% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
3 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

Washington State University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in AE. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,457 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,076 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 master's degrees were handed out to AE majors at Wazzu.

#17

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

The 17th most popular school in the country for AE majors who are seeking their master's degree is Kansas State University. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,294 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their master's degree in AE from K -State.

3 Yearly Graduations

North Dakota State University - Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in AE. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,951 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,293 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their master's degree in AE from North Dakota State University.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to AE that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Electrical Engineering 8,658
Mechanical Engineering 7,218
Computer Engineering 5,020
Civil Engineering 4,884
Biomedical Engineering 3,089

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

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