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 Iowa State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in international ag.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa State was ranked #3 on College Factual's Best Schools for international ag list. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Agriculture Schools | 3 |
| Best International Agriculture Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in international agriculture. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
International Ag majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Iowa State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,068 a year. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allinternational ag bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Iowa State paid an average of $1,091 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 students earned a bachelor's degree in international ag from Iowa State. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Iowa State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% 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 bachelor's in international ag.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Iowa State does not offer an online option for its international ag 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international ag majors at Iowa State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 262 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 166 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 152 |
| Plant Sciences | 132 |
| Food Science Technology | 42 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.