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, and more. In addition, we cover how Purdue ranks in comparison to other schools with agriculture programs.
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Purdue is in the top 10% of the country for agriculture. More specifically it was ranked #5 out of 62 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Agriculture Schools | 5 |
| Best General Agriculture Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in general agriculture. This is a decrease of 74% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Purdue paid an average of $948 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 agriculture majors earned their bachelor's degree from Purdue. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% 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 agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Purdue agriculture 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 agriculture 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.