Agriculture at University of Idaho
If you plan to study Agriculture, consider the program at University of Idaho. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Idaho sits in Moscow, ID.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Idaho
Many students take online classes at University of Idaho. Of 12,286 students, 1,510 (12%) studied exclusively online and 4,018 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at University of Idaho
Use these rankings to compare University of Idaho’s Agriculture program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Idaho | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Idaho | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #19 of 31 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #21 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #305 of 521 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #322 of 523 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Idaho | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Idaho | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #19 of 31 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #21 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #305 of 521 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #322 of 523 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from University of Idaho
Students who complete University of Idaho’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 | $26,765 |
| 2 years | $33,736 |
| 3 years | $40,758 |
| 4 years | $48,155 |
| 5 years | $51,563 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Agriculture graduates from University of Idaho earn a median of $48,155, compared with $51,744 for all University of Idaho graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Agriculture graduates from University of Idaho stands at $21,478.
Top-Paying Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Graduates of the Agriculture program at University of Idaho pursue many career paths. 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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