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 Virginia State ranks among other schools offering degrees in agriculture.
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The bachelor's program at Virginia State was ranked #60 on College Factual's Best Schools for agriculture list. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Virginia State University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in general agriculture. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of agriculture students who receive their bachelor's degree at Virginia State is $26,147. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,083 for all agriculture students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Virginia State, agriculture students borrow a median amount of $25,545 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 Virginia State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 agriculture majors earned their bachelor's degree from Virginia State. Of these graduates, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 90% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia State University with a bachelor's in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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