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Agricultural production operations


What is an agricultural production operations major?

Botany and plant science students are prepared for the general planning, economics, and use of facilities, natural resources, equipment, labor, and capital to produce plant and animal products, and that may prepare individuals for work in farming, ranching, and agribusiness.

27%

of students said they were motivated to select this major because it matched my skills.

How much do agricultural production operations majors make?

median average salary

$63,000/yr

The national average salary for agricultural production operations graduates in the United States is $63,000 per year. Those in the top 10 percent make over $150,000 a year, while the bottom 10 percent make under $26,900 a year. While salary ranges can vary by role, industry, and location, agricultural production operations graduates typically make between $42,000 and $100,000 per year.

How popular is agricultural production operations as a major?

Each year, around 100 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and around 440 students obtain an associate degree in agricultural production operations. In 2021, 105 students received a bachelor's degree and 312 students received an associate degree. This is 30% fewer agricultural production operations majors than there were in 2020. Agricultural production operations is a relatively popular major compared to other agricultural sciences majors.

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