Agriculture at Murray State University
If you plan to study Agriculture, you may want to check out the program at Murray State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Murray State University is located in Murray, KY.
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Online Class Availability at Murray State University
Distance learning is available at Murray State University. Of 10,020 students, 1,796 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,286 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at Murray State University
Rankings can help you compare Murray State University’s Agriculture program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #1 of 15 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #5 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 112 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #45 of 113 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #65 of 521 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #154 of 523 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from Murray State University
Those who finish Murray 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 | $40,926 |
| 2 years | $35,213 |
| 3 years | $41,699 |
| 4 years | $40,315 |
| 5 years | $39,780 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Agriculture graduates from Murray State University take home a median $40,315, compared with $53,312 for all Murray State University graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Agriculture graduates from Murray State University is $18,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Those who complete Agriculture program at Murray State University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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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