Master’s Degrees in General Agriculture
Education Levels of Agriculture Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 403 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 | 403 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 10 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Agriculture Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in agriculture is $53,219. 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 $50,894 to a high of $57,773.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for agriculture majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in agriculture. About 57.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 170 |
| Women | 233 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of agriculture master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 249 |
| International Students | 46 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 21 |
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 $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Virginia Tech. About 73% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Virginia Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,219.
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. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in agriculture at Texas A&M University - Commerce make a median salary of 53,219.
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 $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Wazzu. Washington State University agriculture graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,219.
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. About 65% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Cal Poly Pomona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,219.
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 $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in agriculture from UNL. About 55% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Nebraska - Lincoln agriculture graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,219.
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 $7,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,844 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. Of these students, 67% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Tennessee State University agriculture graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,219.
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 $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, 15 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Colorado State. About 69% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in agriculture at Colorado State University - Fort Collins make a median salary of 53,219.
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. About 73% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SHSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,219.
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, 42% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Cal Poly San Luis Obispo graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,219.
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 $7,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,616 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. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus agriculture graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,219.
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 $4,895 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. About 75% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NC A&T graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,219.
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 $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in agriculture from WVU. About 25% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in agriculture at West Virginia University make a median salary of 53,219.
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 $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, 10 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Cornell. Of these students, 44% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Cornell graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,219.
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. Of these students, 50% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Texas A&M Kingsville graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,219.
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. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in agriculture at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University make a median salary of 53,219.
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 75% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Tarleton State University agriculture graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,219.
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 $7,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Missouri State. Those who complete their master's degree in agriculture at Missouri State University - Springfield make a median salary of 53,219.
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 $11,436 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. Data shows that WKU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,219.
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. Of these students, 92% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Texas State University agriculture graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,219.
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. West Texas A&M University agriculture graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,219.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to agriculture that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Plant Sciences | 612 |
| Animal Science | 484 |
| Food Science Technology | 456 |
| Agricultural Economics | 309 |
| 279 |
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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