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. In addition, we cover how Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ranks in comparison to other schools with agriculture programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for agriculture majors, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in general agriculture. This is an increase of 41% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in agriculture from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. This makes it the #9 most popular school for agriculture master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of agriculture students who receive their bachelor's degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is $47,178. 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 Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, agriculture students borrow a median amount of $21,903 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,500 for all agriculture majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agriculture majors at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.
Of the 38 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in agriculture from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2021, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Master’s in agriculture from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2021, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students 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 master's in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 187 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 134 |
| Food Science Technology | 109 |
| Plant Sciences | 54 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 42 |
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