by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how NC State ranks in comparison to other schools with agriculture programs.
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NC State was ranked #9 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for agriculture 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.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Agriculture Associate Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best General Agriculture Schools | 9 |
| Best General Agriculture Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in general agriculture. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of agriculture students who receive their bachelor's degree at NC State is $41,084. This is higher than $39,292, which is the national median for all agriculture bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NC State paid an average of $1,225 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $272 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 agriculture majors earned their bachelor's degree from NC State. Of these graduates, 74% were men and 26% were women.
The majority of bachelor'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 bachelor's in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NC 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 NC State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 agriculture majors earned their associate's degree from NC State. Of these graduates, 82% were men and 18% 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, 91% 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 agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agriculture majors at North Carolina State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 276 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 154 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 99 |
| Plant Sciences | 90 |
| Agricultural Production | 51 |
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