by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Cal Poly. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Cal Poly as a strong choice for agriculture, ranked #5 out of 434 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools | 5 of 434 |
| Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools in California | 2 of 52 |
The following degree levels are offered in agriculture at Cal Poly, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 582 |
| Master’s | 14 |
This agriculture field at Cal Poly includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Sciences | 207 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 118 |
| Food Science and Technology | 109 |
| Plant Sciences | 49 |
| Agriculture, General | 48 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 35 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 30 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo awarded 582 bachelor’s degrees in agriculture.
Cal Poly holds a strong position among schools offering agriculture at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Agriculture majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Cal Poly report a median salary of $64,889 a year. This is below $77,339, the median for all majors at Cal Poly.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cal Poly, agriculture students borrow a median amount of $18,845 in student loans. This is below $19,273, the typical median for all majors at Cal Poly.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $6,077 | $14,546 |
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Among recent graduates, 36% of agriculture bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of agriculture bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal Poly are White. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a bachelor’s in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 43 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 130 |
| White | 345 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 63 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Cal Poly. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Agriculture | 14 |
