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Agriculture Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 437 students earned their Agriculture & Agriculture Operations degrees in CA.

An Agriculture major is the 25th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 268
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 268
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 268
Master’s Degree 156
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 13.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.5%
  • White: 49.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.5%
  • Other Races: 9.6%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in California

In this state, there are 508,870 people employed in jobs related to an agriculture and agriculture operations degree, compared to 4,507,680 nationwide.

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Wages for Agriculture Jobs in California

In this state, agriculture and agriculture operations grads earn an average of $59,640. Nationwide, they make an average of $53,370.

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There are 8 colleges in California that offer agriculture and agriculture operations degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

240 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,813 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 82%. The 0.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
30,014 Total Students

The average student takes 4.82 years to complete their degree at Cal Poly Pomona. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 29 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,735 a year.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
22,440 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $20,677. 64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
9,761 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Chapman. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 89% of students get financical aid.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
25,497 Total Students

In their early career, Fresno State grads earn an average salary of $42,306. 88% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $6,230.

#7

Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
8,018 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,563. Graduates earn an average $48,978 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 51%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

70% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,914 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate.

Agriculture Careers in CA

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

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Computer User Support Specialists 16% $61,540
Soil and Plant Scientists 14% $75,000
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 11% $47,100
Food Scientists and Technologists 10% $64,200
Microbiologists 10% $105,330
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 9% $42,840
Conservation Scientists 8% $73,460
Agricultural Equipment Operators 8% $30,100
Graphic Designers 7% $56,810
Agricultural Inspectors 7% $45,500
Economists 6% $114,660
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 6% $41,070
Agricultural Products Graders and Sorters 5% $24,370
Retail Sales Supervisors 3% $40,420
Reporters and Correspondents 3% $49,180
Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents 0% $0
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers -5% $78,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Engineering 9,121
Computer & Information Sciences 5,555
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 2,240
Physical Sciences 1,641
Mathematics & Statistics 1,518
Architecture/Urban Planning 823
Engineering Technologies 654
Natural Resources & Conservation 512

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