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Agriculture Schools in Tennessee

In 2020-2021, 342 students earned their Agriculture & Agriculture Operations degrees in TN.

As a degree choice, Agriculture is the 11th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 223
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 223
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 223
Master’s Degree 119

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.0%
  • White: 82.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.1%
  • Other Races: 2.3%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in Tennessee

96,090 people in the state and 4,507,680 in the nation are employed in jobs related to agriculture and agriculture operations.

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Wages for Agriculture Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a agriculture and agriculture operations grad in the state is $45,910, compared to a typical salary of $53,370 nationwide.

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

161 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. 91% of students get financical aid.

149 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
4,885 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,368 after earning their degree at this institution. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
7,615 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,867.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 99% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at Middle Tennessee State University. The student loan default rate is 7.60% which is lower than average. A typical student attending Middle Tennessee State University will pay a net price of $12,752.

Agriculture Careers in TN

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

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Computer User Support Specialists 32% $45,730
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 24% $44,360
Graphic Designers 16% $46,500
Microbiologists 12% $58,690
Economists 11% $73,400
Agricultural Equipment Operators 9% $35,330
Farm and Home Management Advisors 7% $43,950
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 7% $38,010
Soil and Plant Scientists 7% $49,510
Agricultural Sciences Professors 6% $88,000
Conservation Scientists 5% $69,390
Food Scientists and Technologists 5% $54,020
Retail Sales Supervisors 5% $38,300
Agricultural Inspectors 3% $44,130
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 0% $0
Reporters and Correspondents -9% $29,200

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Engineering 508
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 491
Computer & Information Sciences 387
Mathematics & Statistics 249
Physical Sciences 161
Engineering Technologies 59
Natural Resources & Conservation 53
Architecture/Urban Planning 38

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