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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 1,854 Agriculture, General degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, 45% percent of whom are men and the other 55% 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 368 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.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Agriculture, General degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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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 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products, First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers and First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers.

Top Paying Careers

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

Most In-Demand Careers

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

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Student Demographics

Total Students
1,854
Female Students
1,028 (55%)
Male Students
826 (44%)
White (1,295, 70%)
Black or African American (232, 13%)
Hispanic or Latino (184, 10%)
Two or more races (53, 3%)
U.S. Nonresident (26, 1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (25, 1%)
Asian (20, 1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (11, 1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (8, <1%)

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