by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 14 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of general agriculture. Combined, these schools handed out 403 master's degrees in general agriculture to qualified students.
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Your choice of general agriculture for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for general agriculture students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Agriculture Master's Degree Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in general agriculture.
Cornell University is a good decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in general agriculture. Cornell is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Ithaca.More information about a master’s in general agriculture from Cornell University
It is hard to beat California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo if you want to pursue a master's degree in general agriculture. Located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general agriculture from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
Illinois State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in general agriculture. Located in the midsize suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general agriculture from Illinois State University
Virginia Tech is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in general agriculture. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.
Master's students who receive their degree from the agriculture program earn an average of $51,630 for their early career.
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Located in the town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public university with a fairly large student population.
General Agriculture master's degree recipients from Washington State University receive an earnings boost of about $27,606 above the typical income of general agriculture graduates.
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UNL is a very large public university located in the city of Lincoln.
After graduation, agriculture master's recipients generally make an average of $50,894 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a master’s in general agriculture from University of Nebraska - LincolnCal Poly Pomona is a very large public university located in the suburb of Pomona.More information about a master’s in general agriculture from California State Polytechnic University - Pomona
OSU is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Stillwater.More information about a master’s in general agriculture from Oklahoma State University - Main Campus
Located in the distant town of Commerce, Texas A&M Commerce is a public university with a large student population.
Master's graduates who receive their degree from the agriculture program make an average of $54,807 in their early career salary.
More information about a master’s in general agriculture from Texas A&M University - Commerce
Colorado State is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Fort Collins.
Master's students who receive their degree from the agriculture program earn about $57,773 in the first couple years of their career.
More information about a master’s in general agriculture from Colorado State University - Fort CollinsView the Best General Agriculture Master's Degree Schools for a specific region near you.
One of 18 majors within the Agriculture & Agriculture Operations area of study, General Agriculture has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | 403 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Plant Sciences | 612 |
| Animal Science | 484 |
| Food Science Technology | 456 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 309 |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | 279 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 199 |
| Agricultural Production | 144 |
| Soil Sciences | 117 |
| Other Agriculture | 104 |
| Animal Services | 48 |
