Agriculture at University of Georgia
What traits are you looking for in a school for Agriculture, consider the program at University of Georgia. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Georgia is in Athens, GA.
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Studying Online at University of Georgia
Online coursework is an option at University of Georgia. Of 43,146 students, 1,664 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,365 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at University of Georgia
Rankings can help you compare University of Georgia’s Agriculture program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 112 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #9 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #35 of 521 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #69 of 113 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #277 of 523 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 112 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #9 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #35 of 521 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #69 of 113 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #277 of 523 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from University of Georgia
Students who complete University of Georgia’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 | $42,029 |
| 2 years | $52,171 |
| 3 years | $43,235 |
| 4 years | $72,967 |
| 5 years | $87,520 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Agriculture graduates from University of Georgia earn a median of $72,967, compared with $65,444 for all University of Georgia graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Agriculture graduates from University of Georgia stands at $21,466.
Best-Paid Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Students who finish Agriculture program at University of Georgia go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.