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Graduate Agriculture Programs at Michigan State University

69 Graduate Degrees Awarded
3 Graduate Award Levels
#1 Best Rank — Master's

Below are the key facts about graduate study in agriculture at MSU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

MSU Graduate Agriculture Rankings

#58 in the U.S.
#2 in Michigan
#14 in the Great Lakes Region

College Factual rates MSU among the top schools in the country for agriculture, ranked #58 out of 558 schools nationally.

Ranking Rank
Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools 58 of 558
Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools in Michigan 2 of 6
Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools in the Great Lakes Region 14 of 76

Graduate Agriculture Degrees at MSU

The table below lists every degree level granted in agriculture at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s 283
Undergraduate Certificate 90
Master’s 51
Doctoral 17
Graduate Certificate 1

Graduate Agriculture Majors at MSU

The agriculture area of study at MSU breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:

Major Annual Graduates
Animal Sciences 159
Veterinary Medicine 107
Agricultural Business and Management 62
Food Science and Technology 58
Agricultural Production Operations 40
Soil Sciences 35
Plant Sciences 33
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services 31
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians 21
Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs 2
Agricultural and Food Products Processing 1

MSU Agriculture Master’s Degrees

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University handed out 51 master’s degrees in agriculture.

Master’s Rankings

MSU is among the very best schools in the country for agriculture at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan 1
Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region 5
Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools 14

MSU Graduate Tuition and Fees

$43,022 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $42,682 $47,424
Fees $340 $340

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Master’s Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 41% of agriculture master’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.

MSU gender breakdown of Agriculture Master's degree grads The majority of agriculture master’s degree graduates at MSU are White. About 73% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master’s in agriculture.

Ethnic diversity of Agriculture majors at Michigan State University
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 37
Non-Resident Aliens 7
Other Races 0

MSU Agriculture Doctoral Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University awarded 17 doctoral degrees in agriculture.

Doctoral Rankings

MSU is among the very best schools in the country for agriculture at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan 1
Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region 4
Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Doctor’s Degree Schools 19

Doctoral Student Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 47% of agriculture doctoral degrees went to men and 53% went to women.

MSU gender breakdown of Agriculture Doctoral degree grads The majority of agriculture doctoral degree graduates at MSU are White. Roughly 71% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a doctoral in agriculture.

Ethnic diversity of Agriculture majors at Michigan State University
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 12
Non-Resident Aliens 5
Other Races 0

MSU Agriculture Graduate Certificate Degrees

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University conferred 1 graduate certificate degree in agriculture.

Graduate Certificate Rankings

MSU is not yet ranked for agriculture at the graduate certificate level.

Graduate Certificate Student Diversity

All of the 1 student who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in agriculture from MSU identified as men.

MSU gender breakdown of Agriculture Graduate Certificate degree grads The majority of agriculture graduate certificate degree graduates at MSU were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a graduate certificate in agriculture.

Ethnic diversity of Agriculture majors at Michigan State University
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 1
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Undergraduate Study in Agriculture at MSU

Undergraduate study is also available at MSU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.

Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Agriculture 283
Undergraduate Certificate Degrees in Agriculture 90

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