Agriculture at University of Wyoming
What traits are you looking for in a school for Agriculture, consider the program at University of Wyoming. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Wyoming is in Laramie, WY.
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Online Class Availability at University of Wyoming
Online coursework is an option at University of Wyoming. Among 10,813 students, 2,268 (21%) studied exclusively online and 4,532 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at University of Wyoming
Use these rankings to compare University of Wyoming’s Agriculture program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wyoming | #5 of 5 |
| Best Value | Wyoming | #5 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #15 of 31 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #18 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #239 of 521 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #257 of 523 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wyoming | #5 of 5 |
| Best Value | Wyoming | #5 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #15 of 31 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #18 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #239 of 521 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #257 of 523 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from University of Wyoming
Those who finish University of Wyoming’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 | $35,434 |
| 2 years | $33,655 |
| 3 years | $47,732 |
| 4 years | $51,814 |
| 5 years | $51,807 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Agriculture graduates from University of Wyoming earn a median of $51,814, compared with $58,250 for all University of Wyoming graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Agriculture graduates from University of Wyoming stands at $19,153.
Best-Paid Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Those who complete Agriculture program at University of Wyoming pursue many career paths. Here 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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