General Agriculture Associate Degrees
There are 151 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in General Agriculture. This degree is more popular with female students, and about22% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.6% of General Agriculture graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Agriculture Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,276 people earned theirGeneral Agriculture majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Agriculture at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 113 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 859 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,903 |
| Master’s Degree | 395 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 5 |
Earnings of General Agriculture Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in General Agriculture of $46,139 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,537 |
| 4 years | $46,139 |
| 5 years | $53,130 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in General Agriculture. About 59.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 350 |
| Women | 509 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Agriculture graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 669 | 77.9% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61 | 7.1% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 41 | 4.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 17 | 2.0% |
| Two or More Races | 42 | 4.9% |
| Race Unknown | 11 | 1.3% |
| International Students | 5 | 0.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.6% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Agriculture Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 190 colleges that offer a associate degree in General Agriculture. Learn more about the most popular below:
Blinn College District tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Agriculture majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their associate degree in General Agriculture from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Illinois State University is a popular choice for General Agriculture majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 114 associate degrees in General Agriculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Connors State College is a popular choice for General Agriculture majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their associate degree in General Agriculture from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tarleton State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Agriculture. This school awarded 95 associate degrees in General Agriculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stephen F Austin State University is a popular choice for General Agriculture majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their associate degree in General Agriculture from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for General Agriculture majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their associate degree in General Agriculture from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
South Dakota State University is a popular choice for General Agriculture majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their associate degree in General Agriculture from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Agriculture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their associate degree in General Agriculture from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Prairie View A & M University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Agriculture. This school awarded 75 associate degrees in General Agriculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Illinois University is a popular choice for General Agriculture majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their associate degree in General Agriculture from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Agriculture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their associate degree in General Agriculture from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah State University is a popular choice for General Agriculture majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their associate degree in General Agriculture from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tennessee State University is a popular choice for General Agriculture majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their associate degree in General Agriculture from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Kentucky University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Agriculture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their associate degree in General Agriculture from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
West Texas A & M University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Agriculture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their associate degree in General Agriculture from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Martin comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Agriculture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their associate degree in General Agriculture from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
East Texas A&M University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Agriculture. This school awarded 51 associate degrees in General Agriculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
McNeese State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Agriculture. This school awarded 49 associate degrees in General Agriculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Agriculture. This school awarded 48 associate degrees in General Agriculture in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a popular choice for General Agriculture majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in General Agriculture from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
General Agriculture Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, General | 3,276 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Agriculture that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 9,051 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 8,612 |
| Animal Sciences | 8,295 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 4,164 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 3,756 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.