Agriculture at California State University-Fresno
What traits are you looking for in a school for Agriculture, consider the program at California State University-Fresno. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Fresno is located in Fresno, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Fresno
Many students take online classes at California State University-Fresno. Of 24,427 students, 855 (4%) studied exclusively online and 13,004 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at California State University-Fresno
Rankings can help you compare California State University-Fresno’s Agriculture program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #5 of 62 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #5 of 90 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #15 of 521 |
| Best Value | California | #16 of 63 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #16 of 91 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #40 of 523 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from California State University-Fresno
Those who finish California State University-Fresno’s Agriculture program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,900 |
| 2 years | $41,103 |
| 3 years | $50,130 |
| 4 years | $58,533 |
| 5 years | $67,216 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Agriculture graduates from California State University-Fresno take home a median $58,533, compared with $61,604 for all California State University-Fresno graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Agriculture graduates from California State University-Fresno stands at $15,056.
Highest-Paying Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Students who finish Agriculture program at California State University-Fresno work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Agriculture graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products | $109,813 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Animal Scientists | $93,823 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $59,587 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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