Doctor’s Degrees in Agriculture & Agriculture Operations
Education Levels of Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,401 people earned their doctor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations. This earns it the #8 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in agriculture & agriculture operations at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Doctor’s Degree | 4,401 |
Master’s Degree | 3,185 |
Graduate Certificate | 386 |
Earnings of Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations is $99,632. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $96,557 and the high is $100,161.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for agriculture & agriculture operations majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations. About 76.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 1,035 |
Women | 3,366 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of agriculture & agriculture operations doctor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 198 |
Black or African American | 117 |
Hispanic or Latino | 387 |
White | 2,948 |
International Students | 436 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 315 |
Most Popular Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 64 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in agriculture & agriculture operations. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Ohio State University - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for agriculture & agriculture operations majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 192 people received their doctor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from Ohio State. About 78% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Ohio State University - Main Campus agriculture & agriculture operations graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $99,632.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their doctor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from Texas A&M College Station. About 72% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations at Texas A&M University - College Station make a median salary of 99,632.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for agriculture & agriculture operations majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Iowa State University. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their doctor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from Iowa State. Of these students, 78% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Iowa State University agriculture & agriculture operations graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $99,632.
University of California - Davis comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their doctor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from UC Davis. About 80% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UC Davis graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $99,632.
The 4th most popular school in the country for agriculture & agriculture operations majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their doctor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from UIUC. About 78% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign agriculture & agriculture operations graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $99,632.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 167 people received their doctor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from Colorado State. Of these students, 84% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Colorado State University - Fort Collins agriculture & agriculture operations graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $99,632.
The 7th most popular school in the country for agriculture & agriculture operations majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Georgia. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their doctor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from UGA. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. University of Georgia agriculture & agriculture operations graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $99,632.
University of Florida comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their doctor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from UF. About 66% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations at University of Florida make a median salary of 99,632.
Kansas State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their doctor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from K -State. About 71% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations at Kansas State University make a median salary of 99,632.
The 10th most popular school in the country for agriculture & agriculture operations majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Virginia Tech. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their doctor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from Virginia Tech. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Data shows that Virginia Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $99,632.
The 10th most popular school in the country for agriculture & agriculture operations majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Washington State University. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their doctor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from Wazzu. Of these students, 75% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Washington State University agriculture & agriculture operations graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $99,632.
University of Missouri - Columbia is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations. Roughly 31,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their doctor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from Mizzou. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations at University of Missouri - Columbia make a median salary of 99,632.
Cornell University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their doctor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from Cornell. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Data shows that Cornell graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $99,632.
The 14th most popular school in the country for agriculture & agriculture operations majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Auburn University. Each year, around 30,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their doctor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from Auburn. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Data shows that Auburn graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $99,632.
The 15th most popular school in the country for agriculture & agriculture operations majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is North Carolina State University. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their doctor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from NC State. Of these students, 80% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations at North Carolina State University make a median salary of 99,632.
Michigan State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their doctor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from Michigan State. About 79% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations at Michigan State University make a median salary of 99,632.
The 16th most popular school in the country for agriculture & agriculture operations majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their doctor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 84% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities agriculture & agriculture operations graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $99,632.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their doctor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from UPenn. About 83% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Pennsylvania agriculture & agriculture operations graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $99,632.
Lincoln Memorial University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations. Each year, around 4,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,451 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their doctor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from LMU. About 82% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations at Lincoln Memorial University make a median salary of 99,632.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their doctor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from UW - Madison. About 72% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations at University of Wisconsin - Madison make a median salary of 99,632.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to agriculture & agriculture operations that offer doctor’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 9,113 |
Physical Sciences | 6,581 |
Mathematics & Statistics | 2,106 |
Natural Resources & Conservation | 614 |
Architecture/Urban Planning | 244 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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