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 Iowa State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in international ag.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa State was ranked #3 on College Factual's Best Schools for international ag list. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in international agriculture. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of international ag students who receive their bachelor's degree at Iowa State is $31,292. This is less than $31,472, which is the national median of all international ag majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa State, international ag students borrow a median amount of $22,250 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all international ag bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,250.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international ag majors at Iowa State University.
Of the 45 international ag students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Iowa State, about 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's in international ag.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 237 |
| Animal Science | 225 |
| Plant Sciences | 172 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 54 |
| Food Science Technology | 48 |
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