by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in agriculture at Cal Poly. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Cal Poly as a strong choice for agriculture, ranked #8 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools | 8 of 558 |
| Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools in California | 2 of 66 |
The following degree levels are offered in agriculture at Cal Poly, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 582 |
| Master’s | 14 |
This agriculture field at Cal Poly includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Sciences | 207 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 118 |
| Food Science and Technology | 109 |
| Plant Sciences | 49 |
| Agriculture, General | 48 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 35 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 30 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo conferred 14 master’s degrees in agriculture.
Cal Poly is among the very best schools in the country for agriculture at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of agriculture master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of agriculture master’s degree graduates at Cal Poly are White. Approximately 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a master’s in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Cal Poly. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Agriculture | 582 |