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 Missouri State ranks among other schools offering degrees in agriculture.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #33 on College Factual's Best Schools for agriculture list. It is also ranked #3 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in general agriculture. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in agriculture from Missouri State. This makes it the #17 most popular school for agriculture master’s degree candidates in the country.
Agriculture majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Missouri State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,409 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,083 for all agriculture students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Missouri State, agriculture students borrow a median amount of $20,625 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all agriculture bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $21,500.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agriculture majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of agriculture bachelor's degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Missouri State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 agriculture majors earned their master's degree from Missouri State. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a master's in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 55 |
| Plant Sciences | 49 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 48 |
| Agricultural Production | 6 |
| Soil Sciences | 4 |
