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Institution | Scaled Score | Acceptance Rate | Annual Degrees Awarded | SAT Score | Est. Net Price * | Median Starting Salary | Save | |
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![]() University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD Every year, the University of Maryland-College Park grants around 945 degrees...view more | 100 | 45% | 18 | 1,380 - 1,520 | $15,833 | $52,713 |
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A program that focuses on the general principles and practice of agricultural research and production and that may prepare individuals to apply this knowledge to the solution of practical agricultural problems. Includes instruction in basic animal, plant, and soil science; animal husbandry and plant cultivation; soil conservation; and agricultural operations such as farming, ranching, and agricultural business.
Of the 18 Agriculture, General degrees granted each year at the Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years level, 33% percent of whom are men and the other 67% percent are women. Did you know that Maryland has more students graduating with a degree in Agriculture, General than any other state in the US? In fact, Maryland granted 18 degrees last year! The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Agriculture, General is $40,800.
The highest paying jobs for Agriculture, General majors include Medical and Health Services Managers, Administrative Services Managers and Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers. But, another thing to consider is how many job openings there currently is. Careers that are in high need that a degree in Agriculture, General can prepare you for are General and Operations Managers, Receptionists and Information Clerks and First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers.
These are the highest paying careers for Agriculture, General majors.
Career | Median Salary | Average Annual Job Openings | Employment 2022 | Employment 2032 | % Change | |
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Medical and Health Services Managers | $130,030 | 211 | 1,946 | 2,089 | 7% | |
Administrative Services Managers | $112,130 | 96 | 1,045 | 1,080 | 3% | |
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $106,400 | 71 | 656 | 663 | 1% | |
General and Operations Managers | $102,420 | 1,853 | 19,481 | 20,076 | 3% | |
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | $93,510 | 54 | 564 | 588 | 4% | |
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $70,730 | 254 | 2,614 | 2,658 | 2% | |
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | $67,850 | 58 | 619 | 634 | 2% | |
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | $65,600 | 883 | 8,977 | 9,024 | 1% | |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $64,230 | 6 | 51 | 53 | 3% | |
Food Science Technicians | $61,640 | 10 | 67 | 70 | 4% |
These are the careers in highest demand for Agriculture, General majors.
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