Agriculture at Iowa State University
If you plan to study Agriculture, take a look at what Iowa State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Iowa State University is located in Ames, IA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Iowa State University
Many students take online classes at Iowa State University. Among 30,380 students, 972 (3%) studied exclusively online and 17,472 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at Iowa State University
Rankings can help you compare Iowa State University’s Agriculture program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #1 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #2 of 75 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #15 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #18 of 521 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #67 of 75 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #381 of 523 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #1 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #2 of 75 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #15 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #18 of 521 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #67 of 75 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #381 of 523 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from Iowa State University
Those who finish Iowa State University’s Agriculture program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $50,392 |
| 2 years | $51,114 |
| 3 years | $50,801 |
| 4 years | $63,706 |
| 5 years | $73,253 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Agriculture graduates from Iowa State University earn a median of $63,706, compared with $64,577 for all Iowa State University graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Agriculture graduates from Iowa State University comes in at $21,404.
Highest-Paying Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Graduates of the Agriculture program at Iowa State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Agriculture majors, 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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