by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ranks in comparison to other schools with agriculture programs.
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Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is in the top 10% of the country for agriculture. More specifically it was ranked #6 out of 62 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in general agriculture. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in agriculture from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. This makes it the #9 most popular school for agriculture master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of agriculture students who receive their bachelor's degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is $64,786. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $39,292 for all agriculture bachelor's degree recipients.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $5,333 | $13,373 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,089 | $1,089 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,220 | $17,220 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,937 | $2,937 |
Learn more about Cal Poly San Luis Obispo tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in agriculture from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. About 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo with a bachelor's in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 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 Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Online Learning page.
Of the 15 agriculture students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo with a master's in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agriculture majors at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 165 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 120 |
| Food Science Technology | 108 |
| Plant Sciences | 49 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 40 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.