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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for agriculture & agriculture operations majors, Purdue came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 425 bachelor's degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 489 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 68 students received their master’s degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from Purdue. This makes it the #14 most popular school for agriculture & agriculture operations master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 112 students received their doctoral degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations in 2022, making the school the #21 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Purdue paid an average of $948 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $348 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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The agriculture & agriculture operations program at Purdue awarded 425 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 37% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purdue are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in agriculture & agriculture operations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 365 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Purdue does not offer an online option for its agriculture & agriculture operations bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Purdue Online Learning page.
Of the 58 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Purdue, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in agriculture & agriculture operations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 41 students who graduated with a Associate’s in agriculture & agriculture operations from Purdue in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a associate's in agriculture & agriculture operations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agriculture & agriculture operations majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
Agriculture & Agriculture Operations students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 3,404 |
| Engineering Technologies | 851 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 632 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 393 |
| Physical Sciences | 281 |
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