by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at ISU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ISU among the top schools in the country for agriculture, coming in at #7 out of 434 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are granted in agriculture at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 680 |
| Master’s | 73 |
| Doctoral | 29 |
| Graduate Certificate | 33 |
| Professional Certificate | 8 |
The agriculture field at ISU breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Sciences | 245 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 212 |
| Plant Sciences | 165 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 157 |
| International Agriculture | 51 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 39 |
| Food Science and Technology | 28 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 25 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 22 |
| Soil Sciences | 20 |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | 16 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Iowa State University conferred 680 bachelor’s degrees in agriculture.
ISU is among the very best schools in the country for agriculture at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Agriculture majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ISU report a median salary of $63,706 a year. This is below $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ISU, agriculture students accumulate a median of $21,404 in student loans. This is below $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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Among recent graduates, 42% of agriculture bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of agriculture bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU were White. Approximately 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 569 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 77 |
Graduate study is also available at ISU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Agriculture | 73 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Agriculture | 29 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Agriculture | 33 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Agriculture | 8 |
