Agriculture Master’s Degrees
There are 889 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Agriculture. This degree is more popular with female students, and about22% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 21.3% of Agriculture graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Agriculture Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 53,204 people earned theirAgriculture majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Agriculture at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 4,505 |
| Associate’s Degree | 11,095 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 21,099 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 11,773 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4,615 |
Earnings of Agriculture Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Agriculture of $45,274 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,788 |
| 4 years | $45,274 |
| 5 years | $52,002 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Agriculture. About 63.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,234 |
| Women | 2,170 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Agriculture graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,925 | 56.6% |
| Asian | 109 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 286 | 8.4% |
| Black or African American | 153 | 4.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 11 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 91 | 2.7% |
| Race Unknown | 96 | 2.8% |
| International Students | 725 | 21.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 21.3% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Agriculture Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,003 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Agriculture. Learn more about the most popular below:
Texas A&M University-College Station tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Agriculture majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,489 people received their master's degree in Agriculture from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Agriculture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 980 people received their master's degree in Agriculture from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Agriculture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 823 people received their master's degree in Agriculture from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Agriculture majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 801 people received their master's degree in Agriculture from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Agriculture. This school awarded 773 master's degrees in Agriculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Agriculture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 765 people received their master's degree in Agriculture from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Agriculture majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 745 master's degrees in 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.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Agriculture majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 719 master's degrees in Agriculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Agriculture majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 689 people received their master's degree in Agriculture from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Agriculture majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 669 master's degrees in 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.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a popular choice for Agriculture majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 596 people received their master's degree in Agriculture from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for Agriculture majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 585 master's degrees in 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.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Agriculture majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 565 master's degrees in 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.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Agriculture majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 549 master's degrees in Agriculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Agriculture majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 545 master's degrees in Agriculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a popular choice for Agriculture majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 534 master's degrees in Agriculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia is a popular choice for Agriculture majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 519 people received their master's degree in Agriculture from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lake Land College is a popular choice for Agriculture majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 516 master's degrees in 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.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Agriculture majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 483 master's degrees in Agriculture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Agriculture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 459 people received their master's degree in Agriculture from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Agriculture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Agriculture Majors to Study
| 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 |
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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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