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Agriculture Schools in Kentucky

In 2020-2021, 123 students earned their Agriculture & Agriculture Operations degrees in KY.

In this state, Agriculture is the 18th most popular major out of a total 31 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in Kentucky

Agriculture & Agriculture Operations majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 103
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a agriculture and agriculture operations major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of agriculture and agriculture operations majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 80.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.0%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 61,460 people employed in jobs related to an agriculture and agriculture operations degree, compared to 4,507,680 nationwide.

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Wages for Agriculture Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a agriculture and agriculture operations grad in the state is $47,720, compared to a typical salary of $53,370 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Kentucky that offer agriculture and agriculture operations degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,889 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. This public school has an average net price of $18,203. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,522. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
2,290 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.72 years to graduate. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Agriculture Careers in KY

Some of the careers agriculture and agriculture operations majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Computer User Support Specialists 16% $45,200
Economists 14% $0
Food Scientists and Technologists 13% $47,600
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 12% $34,170
Animal Breeders 11% $36,520
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers 10% $73,110
Agricultural Equipment Operators 9% $30,940
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 9% $40,680
Conservation Scientists 8% $73,460
Agricultural Sciences Professors 6% $64,780
Agricultural Products Graders and Sorters 5% $25,230
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 5% $45,390
Retail Sales Supervisors 2% $34,310
Microbiologists 0% $49,360
Agricultural Inspectors 0% $42,740
Soil and Plant Scientists 0% $66,710
Graphic Designers -3% $40,130
Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents -7% $0
Reporters and Correspondents -23% $36,410

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to agriculture and agriculture operations.

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Computer & Information Sciences 2,704
Engineering 281
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 255
Engineering Technologies 138
Mathematics & Statistics 117
Physical Sciences 92
Architecture/Urban Planning 29
Natural Resources & Conservation 13

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