by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the best for general agriculture students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 87 degrees in general agriculture annually.
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The agriculture school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best General Agriculture Schools in North Carolina. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the agriculture degree levels they offer.
Any student pursuing a degree in general agriculture needs to look into North Carolina State University. Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Students who graduate with their degree from the agriculture program report average early career income of $39,802.
More information about a degree in general agriculture from North Carolina State University
North Carolina A & T State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in general agriculture. Located in the city of Greensboro, NC A&T is a public university with a fairly large student population.
After graduating, agriculture degree recipients generally earn about $32,301 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a degree in general agriculture from North Carolina A & T State UniversityExplore all the Best General Agriculture Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 287 | 17 |
| Florida | 282 | 68 |
| Virginia | 274 | 75 |
| Tennessee | 269 | 283 |
| Kentucky | 244 | 86 |
| Louisiana | 242 | 78 |
| Mississippi | 234 | 35 |
| Arkansas | 234 | 25 |
| Alabama | 233 | 30 |
| West Virginia | 207 | 22 |
General Agriculture is one of 18 different types of Agriculture & Agriculture Operations programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | 87 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 367 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 351 |
| Horticulture | 312 |
| Agricultural Production | 248 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 142 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 99 |
| Plant Sciences | 94 |
| Food Science Technology | 56 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 40 |
| Animal Services | 32 |
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