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General Agriculture at Cornell University

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The General Agriculture major is part of the agriculture & agriculture operations program at Cornell University.

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Cornell ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in agriculture.

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General Agriculture Degrees Available at Cornell

Cornell Agriculture Rankings

The bachelor's program at Cornell was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for agriculture list. It is also ranked #1 in New York.

Ranking Type Rank
Best General Agriculture Schools 1
Best General Agriculture Bachelor’s Degree Schools 1
Best General Agriculture Graduate Degree Schools 1
Best General Agriculture Master’s Degree Schools 1

Popularity of Agriculture at Cornell

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cornell University handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in general agriculture. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in agriculture from Cornell. This makes it the #13 most popular school for agriculture master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Do Agriculture Graduates from Cornell Make?

$53,465 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Agriculture Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of agriculture students who receive their bachelor's degree at Cornell is $53,465. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $39,292 for all agriculture bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Student Debt Do Agriculture Graduates from Cornell Have?

$57,654 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Agriculture Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at Cornell, agriculture students borrow a median amount of $57,654 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $17,955 for all agriculture majors across the country.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Agriculture from Cornell Cost?

$66,014 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$30,694 Average Student Debt

Cornell Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Part-time undergraduates at Cornell paid an average of $1,750 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 $65,204 $65,204
Fees $810 $810
Books and Supplies $1,354 $1,354
On Campus Room and Board $18,554 $18,554
On Campus Other Expenses $2,218 $2,218

Learn more about Cornell tuition and fees.

Cornell General Agriculture Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 61 agriculture majors earned their bachelor's degree from Cornell. Of these graduates, 51% were men and 49% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Cornell are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's in agriculture.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 7
Hispanic or Latino 10
White 35
Non-Resident Aliens 4
Other Races 4

Does Cornell Offer an Online BS in Agriculture?

Cornell 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 Cornell Online Learning page.

Cornell General Agriculture Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 students graduated with a master's degree in agriculture from Cornell. About 46% were men and 54% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in agriculture.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 6
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 16
Non-Resident Aliens 6
Other Races 6

Cornell Agriculture Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agriculture majors at Cornell University.

Majors Similar to Agriculture

Related Major Annual Graduates
Agricultural Economics & Business 222
Veterinary Medicine 114
Food Science Technology 95
Animal Science 84
Plant Sciences 47

View All General Agriculture Related Majors >

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