Agriculture at Illinois State University
If you plan to study Agriculture, consider the program at Illinois State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Illinois State University is in Normal, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Illinois State University
Online coursework is an option at Illinois State University. Of 21,546 students, 1,302 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,853 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at Illinois State University
Rankings can help you compare Illinois State University’s Agriculture program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #8 of 521 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #386 of 523 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from Illinois State University
Those who finish Illinois State University’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 | $41,426 |
| 2 years | $44,542 |
| 3 years | $50,901 |
| 4 years | $54,069 |
| 5 years | $64,041 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Agriculture graduates from Illinois State University earn a median of $54,069, compared with $58,604 for all Illinois State University graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Agriculture graduates from Illinois State University is $18,750.
Highest-Paying Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Students who finish Agriculture program at Illinois State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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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