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Agriculture at University of Missouri-Columbia

Agriculture at University of Missouri-Columbia

If you plan to study Agriculture, consider the program at University of Missouri-Columbia. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Missouri-Columbia sits in Columbia, MO.

Studying Online at University of Missouri-Columbia

Online coursework is an option at University of Missouri-Columbia. Of 31,543 students, 3,557 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,572 (40%) took at least some classes online.

Agriculture Rankings at University of Missouri-Columbia

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Missouri-Columbia’s Agriculture program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Missouri #2 of 20
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #3 of 75
Best Value Missouri #17 of 20
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #26 of 521
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #71 of 75
Best Value Nationwide #401 of 523

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Missouri #2 of 20
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #3 of 75
Best Value Missouri #17 of 20
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #26 of 521
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #71 of 75
Best Value Nationwide #401 of 523

Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia

Those who finish University of Missouri-Columbia’s Agriculture program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Agriculture at University of Missouri-Columbia
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $35,762
2 years $49,552
3 years $42,190
4 years $66,244
5 years $88,420

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Agriculture graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia earn a median of $66,244, compared with $65,467 for all University of Missouri-Columbia graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.

Agriculture earnings compared with all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Agriculture graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia stands at $18,365.

Top-Paying Careers for Agriculture Graduates

Students who finish Agriculture program at University of Missouri-Columbia work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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

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