by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 28 U.S. colleges awarded 670 degrees and certificates in Other Agriculture. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 56% of graduates. College Factual ranks 15 schools in its 2027 Best Other Agriculture Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $51,668 one year after completing, rising to $64,932 after four years.
Agriculture is a wide field and allows you the option to specialize in any number of areas. Some of the more prominent agriculture majors include Business and Management, Mechanization, and Production. Alternatively, there are opportunities in some schools to further specialize in a specific area of interest to you.
Some of the more specialized majors include Agriculture Real Estate, Rural Entrepreneurship, and Agricultural Leadership and Development (ALED). These majors give you the opportunity to specialize your education and receive a degree in the aspect of agriculture you are genuinely interested in.
While earning your degree in any one of these majors, you will receive a general agriculture education by taking classes such as agricultural economics, science, horticulture, and agronomy. You will also take business classes, which will prepare you for management positions or to become a business owner.
A degree in Other Agriculture explores Agricultural/animal/plant/veterinary Science And Related Fields, Other.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, other agriculture draws strong interest, with 670 degrees awarded annually. 28 colleges award other agriculture degrees, an average of 24 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 232.
By level, the 670 awards include 28 certificates, 106 associate degrees, 374 bachelor’s degrees, 149 master’s degrees and 8 doctorates.
Women earned 52% of other agriculture degrees and certificates in the latest year (347 of 670). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (523) and Hispanic or Latino (55), and international students earned 34.
College Factual ranks 15 schools in its 2027 Best Other Agriculture Schools ranking, including 7 for bachelor’s degrees and 2 for master’s degrees. It also ranks other agriculture schools within 4 states. In all, 28 colleges offer other agriculture programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Agriculture Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other agriculture credential is the bachelor’s degree: 374 of the 670 awarded in the latest year.
Agriculture is a wide field in which many types of students are drawn. Most students have an interest some aspect of food production as well as abilities in science or business. Students who are hard-working and focus on improving their communication, marketing, and interpersonal skills are bound to succeed. In any form of agribusiness, you will be working with employees and clients, so it's important you are able to communicate effectively.
Many students majoring in agriculture end up working for themselves. This career could involve putting in long hours and physical labor.
Internships, summer jobs, and work on Co-ops or abroad will prepare you to make a decision about majoring in Agriculture Real Estate, Rural Entrepreneurship, Agricultural Leadership and Development (ALED), or another specialized major. You will gain experience within the agricultural business and be prepared to take a management role.
How long an other agriculture degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 28 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 106 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 374 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 149 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 8 |
Careers in Agriculture Real Estate, Rural Entrepreneurship, and Agricultural Leadership and Development (ALED) cater to students who are looking to work independently or start their own business. The skills you learn in these classes will prepare you for a successful career as your own boss or in a management position at any number of agricultural businesses.
Depending on what field you decide to enter, job opportunities and salaries will vary.
Other Agriculture graduates earn a median $51,668 one year after completing their program, $64,932 after four years and $61,814 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,668 |
| 4 years | $64,932 |
| 5 years | $61,814 |
Source: College Scorecard.
Other Agriculture includes 1 concentration; by graduates, the largest is Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other (670). It has 18 similar majors in the Agriculture field, which together award 53,463 degrees a year; the largest are Agricultural Business and Management (8,920), Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians (8,916) and Animal Sciences (8,777). Browse all Agriculture majors or the full list of college majors.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | 670 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Business and Management | 8,920 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 8,916 |
| Animal Sciences | 8,777 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 4,242 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 3,882 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 3,822 |
| Plant Sciences | 3,510 |
| Agriculture, General | 3,002 |
| Food Science and Technology | 2,250 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 1,491 |
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