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. Also, learn how Oregon State ranks among other schools offering degrees in agriculture.
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The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #20 on College Factual's Best Schools for agriculture list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 88 bachelor's degrees in general agriculture. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 89 degrees were handed out.
Agriculture majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Oregon State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,422 a year. 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 Oregon State, agriculture students borrow a median amount of $26,000 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 Oregon State University.
The agriculture program at Oregon State awarded 88 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 43% of these degrees went to men with the other 57% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Oregon State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor's in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 86 |
| Plant Sciences | 58 |
| Food Science Technology | 48 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 37 |
| Horticulture | 6 |
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