General Agriculture Master’s Degrees
There are 151 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in General Agriculture. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about32% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 12.2% of General Agriculture graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Agriculture Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 3,276 students 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 | 859 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,903 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 395 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 5 |
Earnings of General Agriculture Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in General Agriculture of $46,139 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for General Agriculture majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 65.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 124 |
| Women | 236 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Agriculture graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 201 | 55.8% |
| Asian | 9 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 11.9% |
| Black or African American | 43 | 11.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 2.8% |
| Race Unknown | 6 | 1.7% |
| International Students | 44 | 12.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 12.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Agriculture Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 190 colleges that offer a master’s degree in General Agriculture. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Agriculture students seeking a master's degree is Blinn College District. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their master's degree in General Agriculture from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Illinois State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Agriculture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their master's 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.
Connors State College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Agriculture. This school awarded 109 master's degrees in General Agriculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tarleton State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Agriculture. This school awarded 95 master's degrees in General Agriculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their master's 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.
Cornell University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Agriculture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their master's 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 master's degree. This school awarded 82 master's degrees in General Agriculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in General Agriculture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their master's 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.
Prairie View A & M University is a popular choice for General Agriculture majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 75 master's 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.
Western Illinois University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Agriculture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's 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 is a popular choice for General Agriculture majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's 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 comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Agriculture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in General Agriculture from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Kentucky University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Agriculture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in General Agriculture from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Texas A & M University is a popular choice for General Agriculture majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 54 master's 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.
The University of Tennessee-Martin comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Agriculture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's 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.
East Texas A&M University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Agriculture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in General Agriculture from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in General Agriculture. This school awarded 49 master's degrees in General Agriculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in General Agriculture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in General Agriculture from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a popular choice for General Agriculture majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 48 master's 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.
General Agriculture Majors to Study
| 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 master’s 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
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