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. Also, learn how Missouri State ranks among other schools offering degrees in agriculture.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #47 on College Factual's Best Schools for agriculture list. It is also ranked #4 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Agriculture Graduate Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best General Agriculture Master’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best General Agriculture Schools | 47 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in general agriculture. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in agriculture from Missouri State. This makes it the #17 most popular school for agriculture master’s degree candidates in the country.
Agriculture majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Missouri State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,737 a year. This is less than $39,292, which is the national median of all agriculture majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Missouri State was $597 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $279 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,812 | $16,716 |
| Fees | $1,212 | $1,212 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,230 | $10,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,594 | $4,594 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 44% of agriculture bachelor's degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Missouri 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 Missouri State Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of agriculture master's degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a master's in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agriculture majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 64 |
| Plant Sciences | 57 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 35 |
| Soil Sciences | 10 |
| Agricultural Production | 7 |