Agriculture at Middle Tennessee State University
If you plan to study Agriculture, you may want to check out the program at Middle Tennessee State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Middle Tennessee State University sits in Murfreesboro, TN.
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Online Class Availability at Middle Tennessee State University
Online coursework is an option at Middle Tennessee State University. Among 20,488 students, 3,076 (15%) studied exclusively online and 8,644 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at Middle Tennessee State University
Rankings can help you compare Middle Tennessee State University’s Agriculture program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #6 of 10 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #6 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #70 of 112 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #76 of 113 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #300 of 523 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #378 of 521 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from Middle Tennessee State University
Those who finish Middle Tennessee State University’s Agriculture program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,321 |
| 2 years | $26,516 |
| 3 years | $32,036 |
| 4 years | $36,694 |
| 5 years | $45,845 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Agriculture graduates from Middle Tennessee State University take home a median $36,694, compared with $51,986 for all Middle Tennessee State University graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Agriculture graduates from Middle Tennessee State University comes in at $18,415.
Top-Paying Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Those who complete Agriculture program at Middle Tennessee State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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