Master’s Degrees in General Agriculture
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Education Levels of Agriculture Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 320 students 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 | 320 |
| Graduate Certificate | 25 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 8 |
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 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 61.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 122 |
| Women | 198 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of agriculture master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 192 |
| International Students | 28 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 22 |
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 $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Virginia Tech. About 61% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The agriculture program at Texas A&M University - Commerce awarded 27 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,457 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,076 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 master's degrees were handed out to agriculture majors at Wazzu. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Cal Poly Pomona. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% 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. The agriculture program at University of Nebraska - Lincoln awarded 19 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 47% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 master's degrees were handed out to agriculture majors at 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 $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. The agriculture program at Colorado State University - Fort Collins awarded 15 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 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.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. About 57% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 master's degrees were handed out to agriculture majors at NC A&T. Of these students, 55% were women and 73% 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 $6,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,274 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 master's degrees were handed out to agriculture majors at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. Of these students, 64% were women and 18% 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 $9,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,332 per year. The agriculture program at West Virginia University awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 64% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Texas A&M Kingsville. About 80% of this group were women, and 40% 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 $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 master's degrees were handed out to agriculture majors at Cornell. Of these students, 40% were women and 20% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Tarleton. About 56% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to agriculture majors at Florida A&M University. Of these students, 44% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $7,196 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,760 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their master's degree in agriculture from Missouri State.
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 $6,211 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,086 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their master's degree in agriculture from West Texas A&M University.
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 $10,992 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,140 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 master's degrees were handed out to agriculture majors at 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. The agriculture program at Texas State University awarded 7 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
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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 | 594 |
| Food Science Technology | 492 |
| Animal Science | 405 |
| Agricultural Economics | 326 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 156 |
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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