by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Northwest ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in agriculture.
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The bachelor's program at Northwest was ranked #27 on College Factual's Best Schools for agriculture list. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Agriculture Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 23 |
| Best General Agriculture Schools | 27 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwest Missouri State University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in general agriculture. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in agriculture from Northwest. This makes it the #28 most popular school for agriculture master’s degree candidates in the country.
Agriculture majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northwest go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,678 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,292 for all agriculture students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northwest paid an average of $537 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $268 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,442 | $12,884 |
| Fees | $3,739 | $3,739 |
| Books and Supplies | $400 | $400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,788 | $11,788 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,576 | $2,576 |
Learn more about Northwest tuition and fees.
The agriculture program at Northwest awarded 29 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 66% of these degrees went to men with the other 34% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Northwest does not offer an online option for its agriculture bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northwest Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in agriculture from Northwest in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a master's in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agriculture majors at Northwest Missouri State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 61 |
| Plant Sciences | 17 |
| Animal Science | 16 |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | 10 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.