by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Northwest ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in agriculture.
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The bachelor's program at Northwest was ranked #25 on College Factual's Best Schools for agriculture list. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwest Missouri State University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in general agriculture. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in agriculture from Northwest. This makes it the #28 most popular school for agriculture master’s degree candidates in the country.
Agriculture majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northwest go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,158 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,083 for all agriculture bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Northwest, agriculture students borrow a median amount of $18,250 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all agriculture bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $21,500.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agriculture majors at Northwest Missouri State University.
Of the 28 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Agriculture from Northwest in 2020-2021, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northwest are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 96% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor's in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in agriculture from Northwest in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a master's in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 63 |
| Plant Sciences | 20 |
| Animal Science | 13 |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | 4 |
| Other Agriculture | 2 |
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