by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Cornell ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in agriculture.
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The bachelor's program at Cornell was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for agriculture list. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cornell University handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in general agriculture. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in agriculture from Cornell. This makes it the #13 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 Cornell is $53,465. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cornell, agriculture students borrow a median amount of $57,654 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $17,955 for all agriculture majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Cornell paid an average of $1,750 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,204 | $65,204 |
| Fees | $810 | $810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,354 | $1,354 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,554 | $18,554 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,218 | $2,218 |
Learn more about Cornell tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 61 agriculture majors earned their bachelor's degree from Cornell. Of these graduates, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Cornell are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Cornell 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 Cornell Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 students graduated with a master's degree in agriculture from Cornell. About 46% were men and 54% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agriculture majors at Cornell University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 222 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 114 |
| Food Science Technology | 95 |
| Animal Science | 84 |
| Plant Sciences | 47 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.