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Agriculture Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 214 students earned their Agriculture & Agriculture Operations degrees in PA.

In terms of popularity, Agriculture is the 23rd most popular major in the state out of a total 34 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 140
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 140
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 140
Master’s Degree 62
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 72.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.4%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 176,620 people in the state and 4,507,680 people in the nation working in agriculture and agriculture operations jobs.

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Wages for Agriculture Jobs in Pennsylvania

Agriculture & Agriculture Operations grads earn an average of $52,420 in the state and $53,370 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer agriculture and agriculture operations degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

123 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 83%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it.

#3

Drexel University

Philadelphia
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $35,963.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,375 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#5

Chatham University

Pittsburgh
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,353 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,686 a year. The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Agriculture Careers in PA

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

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 11% $44,400
Computer User Support Specialists 10% $49,800
Microbiologists 9% $66,960
Soil and Plant Scientists 7% $56,920
Agricultural Equipment Operators 6% $36,960
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 6% $39,310
Agricultural Sciences Professors 5% $102,150
Agricultural Inspectors 5% $54,620
Conservation Scientists 4% $51,720
Animal Scientists 4% $51,020
Animal Breeders 4% $0
Economists 3% $84,520
Graphic Designers 3% $50,080
Retail Sales Supervisors 2% $40,200
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 2% $54,290
Agricultural Products Graders and Sorters 2% $25,070
Food Scientists and Technologists 0% $72,690
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers -4% $91,340
Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents -8% $0
Reporters and Correspondents -20% $35,670

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Engineering 3,224
Computer & Information Sciences 2,926
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,335
Mathematics & Statistics 1,052
Physical Sciences 573
Engineering Technologies 493
Architecture/Urban Planning 369
Natural Resources & Conservation 170

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