Agriculture at Michigan State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Agriculture, you may want to check out the program at Michigan State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Michigan State University is in East Lansing, MI.
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Online Class Availability at Michigan State University
Distance learning is available at Michigan State University. Among 52,089 students, 2,681 (5%) studied exclusively online and 24,643 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at Michigan State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Michigan State University’s Agriculture program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #1 of 6 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #4 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #13 of 76 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #53 of 521 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #65 of 76 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #413 of 523 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #1 of 6 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #4 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #13 of 76 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #53 of 521 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #65 of 76 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #413 of 523 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from Michigan State University
Students who complete Michigan 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 | $39,558 |
| 2 years | $49,534 |
| 3 years | $46,440 |
| 4 years | $64,181 |
| 5 years | $82,921 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Agriculture graduates from Michigan State University earn a median of $64,181, compared with $69,754 for all Michigan State University graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Agriculture graduates from Michigan State University stands at $20,851.
Highest-Paying Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Those who complete Agriculture program at Michigan State University work across a variety of fields. 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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