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Agriculture Schools in Arkansas

104 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Agriculture major is the 12th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in Arkansas

Agriculture & Agriculture Operations majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 84
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20

Gender Distribution

In Arkansas, a agriculture and agriculture operations major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of agriculture and agriculture operations majors in Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
  • White: 58.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.0%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in Arkansas

There are 43,210 people in the state and 4,507,680 people in the nation working in agriculture and agriculture operations jobs.

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Wages for Agriculture Jobs in Arkansas

In this state, agriculture and agriculture operations grads earn an average of $43,010. Nationwide, they make an average of $53,370.

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There are 4 colleges in Arkansas that offer agriculture and agriculture operations degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
80 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $16,507. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,687 after graduation. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at A-State. This public school has an average net price of $14,189.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
4,432 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
2,668 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,631. Graduates earn an average $26,331 after graduation.

Agriculture Careers in AR

Some of the careers agriculture and agriculture operations majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Food Scientists and Technologists 17% $79,980
Computer User Support Specialists 16% $40,520
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 15% $35,130
Farm and Home Management Advisors 14% $51,030
Retail Sales Supervisors 12% $33,880
Agricultural Equipment Operators 11% $21,710
Economists 10% $63,720
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 9% $38,550
Graphic Designers 8% $37,650
Conservation Scientists 7% $71,410
Agricultural Sciences Professors 7% $81,000
Microbiologists 6% $59,890
Soil and Plant Scientists 6% $77,550
Agricultural Inspectors 5% $44,140
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers 4% $61,170
Agricultural Products Graders and Sorters 1% $26,160
Reporters and Correspondents 0% $29,070
Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents 0% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to agriculture and agriculture operations.

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Engineering Technologies 468
Computer & Information Sciences 233
Engineering 193
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 131
Physical Sciences 69
Mathematics & Statistics 54
Natural Resources & Conservation 22
Architecture/Urban Planning 1

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