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 Mizzou ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in agriculture.
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The bachelor's program at Mizzou was ranked #27 on College Factual's Best Schools for agriculture list. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Missouri - Columbia handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in general agriculture. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
Agriculture majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mizzou go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,239 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,083 for all agriculture students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agriculture majors at University of Missouri - Columbia.
Of the 24 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in agriculture from Mizzou in 2021, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mizzou are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a bachelor's in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 94 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 55 |
| Plant Sciences | 40 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 32 |
| Food Science Technology | 15 |
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