Master’s Degrees in Agriculture & Agriculture Operations
Education Levels of Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,185 people earned their master's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations. This makes it the 26th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in agriculture & agriculture operations at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Doctor’s Degree | 4,401 |
Master’s Degree | 3,185 |
Graduate Certificate | 386 |
Earnings of Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations is $57,773. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $52,665 to a high of $82,065.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for agriculture & agriculture operations majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations. About 62.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 1,198 |
Women | 1,987 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of agriculture & agriculture operations master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 78 |
Black or African American | 126 |
Hispanic or Latino | 291 |
White | 1,978 |
International Students | 535 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 177 |
Most Popular Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 110 colleges that offer a master’s degree in agriculture & agriculture operations. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for agriculture & agriculture operations students seekinga master's degree is University of Florida. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their master's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from UF. About 73% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,773.
Kansas State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their master's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from K -State. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Kansas State University agriculture & agriculture operations graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,773.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for agriculture & agriculture operations majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Georgia. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their master's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from UGA. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women. Data shows that UGA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,773.
Cornell University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations. 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, 106 people received their master's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from Cornell. About 59% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations at Cornell University make a median salary of 57,773.
The 5th most popular school in the country for agriculture & agriculture operations majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their master's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from UIUC. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Data shows that UIUC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,773.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from Texas A&M College Station. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations at Texas A&M University - College Station make a median salary of 57,773.
The 7th most popular school in the country for agriculture & agriculture operations majors who are seeking their master's degree is North Carolina State University. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their master's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from NC State. Of these students, 70% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations at North Carolina State University make a median salary of 57,773.
Michigan State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their master's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from Michigan State. Of these students, 67% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Michigan State University agriculture & agriculture operations graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,773.
Murray State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations. Roughly 9,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,436 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,414 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their master's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from Murray State. About 65% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Murray State University agriculture & agriculture operations graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,773.
Iowa State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their master's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from Iowa State. About 59% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Iowa State University agriculture & agriculture operations graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,773.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their master's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from OSU. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 57,773.
University of California - Davis comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their master's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from UC Davis. Of these students, 54% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Davis agriculture & agriculture operations graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,773.
The 13th most popular school in the country for agriculture & agriculture operations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Auburn University. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their master's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from Auburn. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women. Auburn University agriculture & agriculture operations graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,773.
The 14th most popular school in the country for agriculture & agriculture operations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their master's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from Purdue. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women. Purdue University - Main Campus agriculture & agriculture operations graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,773.
The 15th most popular school in the country for agriculture & agriculture operations majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Nebraska - Lincoln. 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, 61 people received their master's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from UNL. Of these students, 60% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Nebraska - Lincoln agriculture & agriculture operations graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,773.
Texas Tech University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from Texas Tech. Of these students, 70% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Texas Tech University agriculture & agriculture operations graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,773.
University of Arkansas is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations. Each year, around 27,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from UARK. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. Data shows that UARK graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,773.
Washington State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations. 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, 60 people received their master's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from Wazzu. About 59% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations at Washington State University make a median salary of 57,773.
The 19th most popular school in the country for agriculture & agriculture operations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. 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, 58 people received their master's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from Colorado State. Of these students, 67% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations at Colorado State University - Fort Collins make a median salary of 57,773.
The 20th most popular school in the country for agriculture & agriculture operations majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. Each year, around 30,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from UT Knoxville. Of these students, 62% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UT Knoxville graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,773.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to agriculture & agriculture operations that offer master’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Engineering | 54,258 |
Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 23,405 |
Mathematics & Statistics | 13,187 |
Engineering Technologies | 8,568 |
Architecture/Urban Planning | 7,438 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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