Master’s Degrees in General Agriculture
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Education Levels of Agriculture Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 344 people earned their master's degree in agriculture. This makes it the 178th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in agriculture at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 344 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 11 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
Earnings of Agriculture Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in agriculture is $51,520. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $50,789 to a high of $52,245.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in agriculture is $26,603. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $27,350 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $25,855.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in agriculture. About 67.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 112 |
| Women | 232 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of agriculture master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 192 |
| International Students | 37 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 34 |
Most Popular Agriculture Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 33 colleges that offer a master’s degree in agriculture. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Virginia Tech tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for agriculture majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,521 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Virginia Tech. Of these students, 62% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for agriculture majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - Commerce. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Texas A&M Commerce. About 76% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Washington State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in agriculture. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,708 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Wazzu. About 83% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for agriculture majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State Polytechnic University - Pomona. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Cal Poly Pomona. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in agriculture. Each year, around 25,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in agriculture from UNL. Of these students, 65% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Tennessee State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in agriculture. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,128 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,524 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Tennessee State University. About 56% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in agriculture. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,903 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Colorado State. About 76% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Sam Houston State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in agriculture. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in agriculture from SHSU. Of these students, 68% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in agriculture. Each year, around 22,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Of these students, 40% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in agriculture. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,472 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
North Carolina A & T State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in agriculture. Roughly 12,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,745 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in agriculture from NC A&T. Of these students, 46% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
West Virginia University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in agriculture. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,602 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in agriculture from WVU. About 75% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cornell University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in agriculture. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,456 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Cornell. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
Texas A&M University - Kingsville comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in agriculture. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,137 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,409 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Texas A&M Kingsville. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for agriculture majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Roughly 9,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,152 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,019 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Florida A&M University. Of these students, 50% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Tarleton State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in agriculture. Each year, around 14,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,416 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,356 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Tarleton. About 56% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for agriculture majors who are seeking their master's degree is Missouri State University - Springfield. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,476 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,994 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Missouri State.
Western Kentucky University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in agriculture. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,112 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in agriculture from WKU.
Texas State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in agriculture. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Texas State. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for agriculture majors who are seeking their master's degree is West Texas A&M University. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,372 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in agriculture from West Texas A&M University. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 344 |
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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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