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 WVU ranks among other schools offering degrees in agricultural business.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #62 on College Factual's Best Schools for agricultural business list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in agricultural economics & business. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of agricultural business students who receive their bachelor's degree at WVU is $37,948. This is less than $43,092, which is the national median of all agricultural business majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WVU, agricultural business students borrow a median amount of $24,070 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,120 for all agricultural business majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the agricultural business program at WVU is $456 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agricultural business majors at West Virginia University.
Of the 45 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics & Business from WVU in 2020-2021, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in agricultural business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 116 |
| Plant Sciences | 26 |
| General Agriculture | 11 |
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