Agricultural sciences
What are agricultural sciences majors?
Agricultural sciences programs will prepare you for a wide variety of careers in the agricultural fields. They range from four-year degrees typically setting you up for careers in agricultural research or extension work to technical, usually two-year degrees focusing on practical skills relevant to running a modern agricultural operation. This area of study also includes subjects beyond crop-and-livestock-based agriculture such as equine studies, horticulture and landscaping.
How much do agricultural sciences majors make?
| Agricultural sciences majors | Average salarySalary |
|---|---|
| Agricultural business | $75,000 |
| Agricultural production operations | $63,000 |
| Crop and soil sciences | $63,000 |
| Plant science | $62,000 |
| Animal sciences and husbandry | $60,000 |
| Agriculture | $56,500 |
| Agricultural and food products processing | No data |
| Agricultural mechanics and machinery | No data |
| Animal grooming | No data |
| Animal training | No data |
Popular agricultural sciences majors by degrees awarded
On average, around 25,000 students obtain a bachelor's degree or associate degree in all agricultural sciences fields each year. In 2021, the most popular major within agricultural sciences was animal sciences and husbandry with 7,398 students obtaining a bachelor's degree and 626 students obtaining an associate degree. The least popular major was animal grooming with fewer than 5 students obtaining a bachelor's degree and 30 students obtaining an associate degree. Overall, agricultural sciences is a relatively popular area of study.
