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#1 #1 Best College for Agriculture, General in the U.S. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Every year, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln grants around 266 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Est. Net Price * $18,029 Median Starting Salary $56,249
#2 #2 Best College for Agriculture, General in the U.S. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA Each year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo awards around 753 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 30% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,230–1,420 Est. Net Price * $16,888 Median Starting Salary $54,491
#3 #3 Best College for Agriculture, General in the U.S. Cornell University Ithaca, NY At Cornell University, the most popular majors students study are Computer Science, Labor and Industrial Relations, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Cornell University grants 457 degrees annually to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,480–1,560 Est. Net Price * $26,455 Median Starting Salary $53,109
#4 #4 Best College for Agriculture, General in the U.S. California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA At California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Civil Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,010–1,260 Est. Net Price * $11,898 Median Starting Salary $49,416
#5 #5 Best College for Agriculture, General in the U.S. Washington State University Pullman, WA At Washington State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Washington State University awards 466 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,030–1,220 Est. Net Price * $18,155 Median Starting Salary $52,885
#6 #6 Best College for Agriculture, General in the U.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA Each year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University grants about 444 degrees to those majoring in Management Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Est. Net Price * $22,205 Median Starting Salary $57,090
#7 #7 Best College for Agriculture, General in the U.S. Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX At Texas A&M University-Commerce, the three most popular college majors students study are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 950–1,180 Est. Net Price * $11,902 Median Starting Salary $52,374
#8 #8 Best College for Agriculture, General in the U.S. North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC At North Carolina A & T State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Psychology, General, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 930–1,150 Est. Net Price * $10,258 Median Starting Salary $52,708
#9 #9 Best College for Agriculture, General in the U.S. Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX At Sam Houston State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 950–1,150 Est. Net Price * $14,556 Median Starting Salary $53,435
#10 #10 Best College for Agriculture, General in the U.S. Tennessee State University Nashville, TN At Tennessee State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 880–1,040 Est. Net Price * $9,231 Median Starting Salary $51,642
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Every year, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln grants around 266 degrees to...view more	100	77%	26	1,110 - 1,320	$18,029	$56,249
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA Each year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo awards...view more	99	30%	15	1,230 - 1,420	$16,888	$54,491
Cornell University Ithaca, NY At Cornell University, the most popular majors students study are Computer...view more	97	8%	37	1,480 - 1,560	$26,455	$53,109
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA At California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, the three most popular...view more	95	74%	19	1,010 - 1,260	$11,898	$49,416
Washington State University Pullman, WA At Washington State University, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	94	85%	30	1,030 - 1,220	$18,155	$52,885
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA Each year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University grants about...view more	94	57%	21	1,250 - 1,430	$22,205	$57,090
Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX At Texas A&M University-Commerce, the three most popular college majors...view more	89	93%	38	950 - 1,180	$11,902	$52,374
North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC At North Carolina A & T State University, the most popular majors students...view more	89	46%	13	930 - 1,150	$10,258	$52,708
Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX At Sam Houston State University, the three most popular college majors...view more	88	85%	19	950 - 1,150	$14,556	$53,435
Tennessee State University Nashville, TN At Tennessee State University, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	84	--	16	880 - 1,040	$9,231	$51,642

About Agriculture, General

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 344 Agriculture, General degrees granted each year at the Masters degree level, 33% percent of whom are men and the other 67% percent are women. Did you know that Texas has more students graduating with a degree in Agriculture, General than any other state in the US? In fact, Texas granted 91 degrees last year! The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Agriculture, General is $40,800.

Popularity of Agriculture, General Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying jobs for Agriculture, General majors include Economists, Economics Teachers, Postsecondary and Medical and Health Services 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 Medical and Health Services Managers, First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers and Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Agriculture, General majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Economists Environmental Economists	$115,730	520	7,638	8,115	6%
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$115,300	376	4,647	4,835	4%
Medical and Health Services Managers	$110,680	13,948	129,922	166,821	28%
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,650	8,603	82,519	98,282	19%
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,650	31	471	502	7%
Microbiologists	$85,470	549	6,750	7,105	5%
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,260	251	3,171	3,297	4%
Food Scientists and Technologists	$82,090	327	3,855	4,158	8%
Animal Scientists	$70,140	50	705	730	4%
Conservation Scientists Range Managers Park Naturalists	$68,750	441	5,187	5,397	4%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Agriculture, General majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

344

Female Students

232 (67%)

Male Students

112 (32%)

White (192, 56%)

U.S. Nonresident (37, 11%)

Hispanic or Latino (34, 10%)

Black or African American (33, 10%)

Two or more races (17, 5%)

Asian (14, 4%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (13, 4%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (2, 1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (2, 1%)

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Agriculture, General

#1 Best College for Agriculture, General in the U.S.

77%

26

1,110–1,320

$18,029

$56,249

#2 Best College for Agriculture, General in the U.S.

30%

15

1,230–1,420

$16,888

$54,491

#3 Best College for Agriculture, General in the U.S.

8%

37

1,480–1,560

$26,455

$53,109

#4 Best College for Agriculture, General in the U.S.

74%

19

1,010–1,260

$11,898

$49,416

#5 Best College for Agriculture, General in the U.S.

85%

30

1,030–1,220

$18,155

$52,885

#6 Best College for Agriculture, General in the U.S.

57%

21

1,250–1,430

$22,205

$57,090

#7 Best College for Agriculture, General in the U.S.

93%

38

950–1,180

$11,902

$52,374

#8 Best College for Agriculture, General in the U.S.

46%

13

930–1,150

$10,258

$52,708

#9 Best College for Agriculture, General in the U.S.

85%

19

950–1,150

$14,556

$53,435

#10 Best College for Agriculture, General in the U.S.

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16

880–1,040

$9,231

$51,642

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