by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Alcorn State University compares to other colleges that offer general agriculture.
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Alcorn State University ranks competitively among schools offering general agriculture. In particular, it placed #77 out of 84 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
During the most recent reporting year, Alcorn State University handed out 21 bachelor’s degrees in general agriculture.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Alcorn State University, general agriculture students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is lower than $30,036, the typical median for all majors at Alcorn State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,566 | $8,105 |
| Fees | $680 | $680 |
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Among recent graduates, 52% of general agriculture bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The largest share of general agriculture bachelor’s degree graduates at Alcorn State University were Black or African American. Roughly 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alcorn State University with a bachelor’s in general agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of general agriculture master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of general agriculture master’s degree graduates at Alcorn State University were Black or African American. Approximately 94% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alcorn State University with a master’s in general agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general agriculture majors at Alcorn State University.
The general agriculture program at Alcorn State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, General | 38 |
Alcorn State University conferred 38 degrees in agriculture, general in the latest year of data — 58% to women and 42% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (92%).