General Agriculture at Tennessee State University
If you are interested in studying General Agriculture, take a look at what Tennessee State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Tennessee State University sits in Nashville, TN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 56 general agriculture graduations were recorded at Tennessee State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Tennessee State University
Online coursework is an option at Tennessee State University. Of 6,310 students, 490 (8%) studied exclusively online and 2,714 (43%) took at least some classes online.
General Agriculture Rankings at Tennessee State University
Use these rankings to compare Tennessee State University’s General Agriculture program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #18 of 19 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #20 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #78 of 84 |
Earnings for General Agriculture Graduates from Tennessee State University
Graduates of Tennessee State University’s General Agriculture program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,281 |
| 2 years | $31,305 |
| 3 years | $24,431 |
| 4 years | $37,338 |
| 5 years | $43,651 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, General Agriculture graduates from Tennessee State University take home a median $37,338, compared with $49,692 for all Tennessee State University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for General Agriculture graduates from Tennessee State University comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of General Agriculture graduates at Tennessee State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Agriculture graduates at Tennessee State University are 68% women (38) and 32% men (18).
General Agriculture Bachelor’s Program at Tennessee State University
Among the 47 bachelor’s general agriculture degrees awarded at Tennessee State University, 70% were women (33) and 30% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Agriculture bachelor’s degree recipients at Tennessee State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 36 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 85% of General Agriculture bachelor’s degree recipients at Tennessee State University, above the national average of 36%.*
General Agriculture Master’s Program at Tennessee State University
Among the 7 master’s general agriculture graduates at Tennessee State University, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Agriculture master’s degree recipients at Tennessee State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of General Agriculture master’s degree recipients at Tennessee State University, below the national average of 30%.*
General Agriculture Doctoral Program at Tennessee State University
Of the 2 doctoral general agriculture graduates at Tennessee State University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Agriculture doctoral degree recipients at Tennessee State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of General Agriculture doctoral degree recipients at Tennessee State University, higher than the national average of 20%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Agriculture Concentrations at Tennessee State University
The General Agriculture program at Tennessee State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | 56 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Agriculture Graduates
Students who finish General Agriculture program at Tennessee State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for General Agriculture graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Animal Scientists | $93,823 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $59,587 |
| Precision Agriculture Technicians | $56,932 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $55,930 |
| Agricultural Technicians | $44,022 |
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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