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 Purdue ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in agricultural production.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for agricultural production majors, Purdue came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Agricultural Production Schools | 2 |
| Best Agricultural Production Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in agricultural production. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of agricultural production students who receive their bachelor's degree at Purdue is $56,835. This is higher than $38,189, which is the national median for all agricultural production bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Purdue paid an average of $948 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $348 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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Of the 29 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Production from Purdue in 2021-2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in agricultural production.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Purdue agricultural production bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Purdue Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agricultural production majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 162 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 152 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 78 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 63 |
| Food Science Technology | 45 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.