Agriculture, General

STEM • Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

What is it about?

A program that focuses on the general principles and practice of agricultural research and production and that may prepare individuals to apply this knowledge to the solution of practical agricultural problems. Includes instruction in basic animal, plant, and soil science; animal husbandry and plant cultivation; soil conservation; and agricultural operations such as farming, ranching, and agricultural business.

Numbers at a glance

129th
Popular nationwide
344
Search Rank on O's List
73
Colleges offer it
2,292
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
1,105
Women
1,187

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O's Insights on Agriculture, General

  • Major has been increasing in popularity over the last 5 years after being stable prior to that.
  • 94% of graduates come from public universities.

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