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. In addition, we cover how NC State ranks in comparison to other schools with agricultural business programs.
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NC State was ranked #13 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for agricultural business majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 113 bachelor's degrees in agricultural economics & business. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 111 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of agricultural business students who receive their bachelor's degree at NC State is $46,849. This is less than $48,448, which is the national median of all agricultural business majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NC State, agricultural business students borrow a median amount of $28,011 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all agricultural business bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $32,112.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NC State was $1,225 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $272 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $29,407 |
| Fees | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $869 | $869 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,121 | $3,121 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 113 students earned a bachelor's degree in agricultural business from NC State. About 27% of these graduates were women and the other 73% were men.
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 North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in agricultural business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 97 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
NC State does not offer an online option for its agricultural business bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NC State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 students graduated with a associate's degree in agricultural business from NC State. About 74% were men and 26% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a associate's in agricultural business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agricultural business majors at North Carolina State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 276 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 99 |
| Plant Sciences | 90 |
| Agricultural Production | 51 |
| General Agriculture | 34 |
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