by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Alcorn State ranks among other schools offering degrees in agriculture.
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The bachelor's program at Alcorn State was ranked #51 on College Factual's Best Schools for agriculture list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Agriculture Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 40 |
| Best General Agriculture Schools | 51 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Alcorn State University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in general agriculture. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in agriculture from Alcorn State. This makes it the #23 most popular school for agriculture master’s degree candidates in the country.
Agriculture majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Alcorn State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,771 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,292 for all agriculture students.
Part-time undergraduates at Alcorn State paid an average of $328 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,869 | $7,869 |
| Fees | $680 | $680 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,672 | $1,672 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,255 | $10,255 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,268 | $3,268 |
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Of the 24 agriculture students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Alcorn State, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alcorn State University with a bachelor's in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Alcorn State does not offer an online option for its agriculture bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Alcorn State Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in General Agriculture from Alcorn State in 2021-2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alcorn State University with a master's in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agriculture majors at Alcorn State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 29 |
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