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 Illinois State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in agriculture.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for agriculture majors, Illinois State came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 122 bachelor's degrees in general agriculture. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 172 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in agriculture from Illinois State. This makes it the #21 most popular school for agriculture master’s degree candidates in the country.
Agriculture majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Illinois State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,295 a year. This is higher than $39,292, which is the national median for all agriculture bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Illinois State, agriculture students borrow a median amount of $34,430 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $17,955 for all agriculture majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the agriculture program at Illinois State is $320 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Illinois State paid an average of $804 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $402 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,000 | $20,358 |
| Fees | $3,121 | $3,121 |
| Books and Supplies | $830 | $830 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,584 | $11,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,874 | $5,874 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 45% of agriculture bachelor's degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Illinois State 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 Illinois State University with a bachelor's in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 105 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Illinois State 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 Illinois State Online Learning page.
Of the 3 students who earned a master's degree in General Agriculture from Illinois State in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois 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 | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agriculture majors at Illinois State University.
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