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Agriculture Schools in Wisconsin

167 students earned Agriculture & Agriculture Operations degrees in Wisconsin in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Agriculture is the 15th most popular major in the state out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 115
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 115
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 115
Master’s Degree 51
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 1.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 75.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.8%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in Wisconsin

There are 77,180 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 Wisconsin

Agriculture & Agriculture Operations grads earn an average of $51,100 in the state and $53,370 nationwide.

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

153 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. 58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,970 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,200 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. Graduates earn an average $38,193 after graduation.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Graduates earn an average $41,703 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it.

Agriculture Careers in WI

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

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Animal Scientists 15% $63,440
Soil and Plant Scientists 14% $57,830
Economists 13% $69,060
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 13% $35,680
Agricultural Inspectors 13% $45,490
Agricultural Equipment Operators 12% $35,700
Microbiologists 12% $59,000
Computer User Support Specialists 12% $48,990
Food Scientists and Technologists 12% $59,040
Conservation Scientists 10% $64,380
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 8% $37,210
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 8% $51,010
Graphic Designers 7% $46,190
Farm and Home Management Advisors 7% $48,310
Retail Sales Supervisors 5% $38,060
Agricultural Sciences Professors 4% $78,990
Agricultural Products Graders and Sorters 2% $30,610
Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents 0% $0
Reporters and Correspondents -22% $31,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Engineering 755
Computer & Information Sciences 409
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 327
Physical Sciences 210
Mathematics & Statistics 182
Natural Resources & Conservation 132
Architecture/Urban Planning 63
Engineering Technologies 8

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