Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Northwest compares to other colleges that offer agriculture.
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Northwest is a solid choice among schools offering agriculture. More specifically it was ranked #125 out of 521 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Missouri.
During the most recent reporting year, Northwest Missouri State University conferred 115 bachelor’s degrees in agriculture.
Agriculture graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northwest earn a median of $53,470 a year. This is above $51,493, the median for all majors at Northwest.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Northwest, agriculture students accumulate a median of $21,080 in student loans. This is lower than $23,472, the typical median for all majors at Northwest.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,461 | $13,426 |
| Fees | $3,898 | $3,898 |
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Among recent graduates, 43% of agriculture bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of agriculture bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwest are White. Approximately 94% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor’s in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 108 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the agriculture majors at Northwest Missouri State University.
The agriculture program at Northwest offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics | 39 |
| Animal Science | 22 |
| General Agriculture | 21 |
| Plant Sciences | 18 |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | 13 |
| Other Agriculture | 4 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 2 |