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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for agriculture & agriculture operations majors, Iowa State came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 599 bachelor's degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 702 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 79 students received their master’s degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from Iowa State. This makes it the #10 most popular school for agriculture & agriculture operations master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 181 students received their doctoral degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Iowa State paid an average of $1,091 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $376 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,982 | $26,168 |
| Fees | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,091 | $1,091 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,726 | $9,726 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,890 | $2,890 |
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Of the 599 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in agriculture & agriculture operations from Iowa State in 2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's in agriculture & agriculture operations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 516 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 29 |
Iowa State 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 Iowa State Online Learning page.
The agriculture & agriculture operations program at Iowa State awarded 76 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 53% of these degrees went to men with the other 47% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Iowa State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master's in agriculture & agriculture operations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agriculture & agriculture operations majors at Iowa State University.
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.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 262 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 166 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 152 |
| Plant Sciences | 132 |
| Food Science Technology | 42 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 41 |
| International Agriculture | 31 |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | 15 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 13 |
| Soil Sciences | 11 |
| Agricultural Production | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,866 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 544 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 155 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 150 |
| Physical Sciences | 135 |
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