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Agricultural Economics Schools in California

831 students earned Agricultural Business degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Agricultural Economics is the 12th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Agricultural Economics Majors in California

Agricultural Business majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 385
Associate Degree 376
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 53
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 53
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 53
Master’s Degree 9
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 8
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 8

Gender Distribution

In California, a agricultural business major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of agricultural business majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 0.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 40.7%
  • White: 47.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Agricultural Economics Grads in California

In this state, there are 257,120 people employed in jobs related to an agricultural business degree, compared to 2,210,520 nationwide.

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Wages for Agricultural Economics Jobs in California

Agricultural Business grads earn an average of $66,350 in the state and $55,050 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer agricultural business degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

134 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
22,440 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. Graduates earn an average $66,662 after graduation.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
25,497 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 56% of the teachers are full time. The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
16,746 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years. 56% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Chico State grads earn an average salary of $47,409.

#4

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
24,903 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,495. The student to faculty ratio is 29 to 1.

#5

Merced College

Merced
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,645 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. 38% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,522.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,365 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 45% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

#7

Reedley College

Reedley
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,796 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,081 after earning their degree at this institution. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,821 Total Students

18% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,061. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#9

Porterville College

Porterville
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,964 Total Students

38% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. In their early career, Porterville College grads earn an average salary of $26,807.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
30,014 Total Students

In their early career, Cal Poly Pomona grads earn an average salary of $51,735. The student to faculty ratio is 29 to 1. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Agricultural Economics Careers in CA

Some of the careers agricultural business majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Economists 6% $114,660
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 6% $59,250
Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents 0% $0
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers -5% $78,940

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