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#1 #1 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S. University of California-Davis Davis, CA Every year, the University of California-Davis awards about 903 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score 1,180–1,420 Median Starting Salary $49,151
#2 #2 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst awards around 528 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,330–1,500 Median Starting Salary $55,681
#3 #3 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S. University of Puerto Rico-Utuado Utuado, PR Each year, the University of Puerto Rico-Utuado awards about 20 degrees to students studying Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 770–990 Median Starting Salary $54,552
#4 #4 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S. University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA At the University of California-Santa Cruz, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Behavioral Sciences, and Business/Managerial Economics. In fact, the University of California-Santa Cruz awards 684 degrees annually to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,180–1,390 Median Starting Salary $50,395
#5 #5 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S. University of Connecticut Storrs, CT Annually, the University of Connecticut grants around 449 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Economics, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,230–1,450 Median Starting Salary $54,330
#6 #6 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S. North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC Each year, North Carolina State University grants about 921 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $52,971
#7 #7 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S. Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS Annually, Mississippi State University awards about 324 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,080–1,340 Median Starting Salary $50,822
#8 #8 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH At the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,110–1,340 Median Starting Salary $59,510
#9 #9 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama Guayama, PR At Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Accounting, and Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture....view more Acceptance Rate 36% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $48,035
#10 #10 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S. University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Hawaii at Manoa awards 282 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,128
#11 #11 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S. Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Annually, Ohio State University-Main Campus awards around 857 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,290–1,450 Median Starting Salary $53,173
#12 #12 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S. North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Each year, North Dakota State University awards around 191 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,189
#13 #13 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S. Washington State University Pullman, WA At Washington State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Washington State University awards 436 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 990–1,280 Median Starting Salary $52,885
#14 #14 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S. Prescott College Prescott, AZ Each year, Prescott College grants about 26 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Environmental Studies, Education, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,020–1,260 Median Starting Salary $53,720
#15 #15 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 266 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,160–1,370 Median Starting Salary $54,481
#16 #16 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S. University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Each year, the University of Rhode Island awards around 272 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,080–1,320 Median Starting Salary $58,720
#17 #17 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S. University of Wyoming Laramie, WY Each year, the University of Wyoming awards around 148 degrees to students majoring in Experimental Psychology, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Management Science, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,040–1,290 Median Starting Salary $54,069
#18 #18 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S. University of Maine Orono, ME At the University of Maine, the most popular majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, the University of Maine awards 105 degrees per year to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,070–1,330 Median Starting Salary $56,019
#19 #19 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX Every year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley grants about 479 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 880–1,100 Median Starting Salary $51,032
#20 #20 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S. University of Kentucky Lexington, KY At the University of Kentucky, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Kentucky grants 364 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $54,674
#21 #21 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S. Warren Wilson College Swannanoa, NC Every year, Warren Wilson College awards about 19 degrees to those majoring in Sociology and Anthropology, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Visual and Performing Arts, General, Environmental Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,210–1,340 Median Starting Salary $52,543
#22 #22 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S. York College of Pennsylvania York, PA Each year, York College of Pennsylvania grants about 145 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,030–1,280 Median Starting Salary $59,381
#23 #23 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S. Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN At Grace College and Theological Seminary, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,030–1,230 Median Starting Salary $56,984
#24 #24 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S. Delaware Valley University Doylestown, PA Every year, Delaware Valley University awards around 59 degrees to students majoring in Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,090–1,290 Median Starting Salary $58,245
#25 #25 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S. Maharishi International University Fairfield, IA At Maharishi International University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Holistic Health, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 960–1,220 Median Starting Salary $47,678
#26 #26 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S. Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX At Texas A&M University-Commerce, the three most popular college majors students study are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 930–1,150 Median Starting Salary $52,374
#27 #27 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S. Central State University Wilberforce, OH At Central State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Education, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. In fact, Central State University awards 227 degrees every year to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 760–1,000 Median Starting Salary $53,417
#28 #28 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S. Sterling College Craftsbury Common, VT At Sterling College, the three most popular college majors students study are Environmental Studies, Ecology, and Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture. In fact, Sterling College grants 7 degrees every year to Environmental Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,924
#29 #29 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S. Walla Walla Community College Walla Walla, WA At Walla Walla Community College, only two majors are offered: Business Administration and Management, General, and Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#30 #30 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S. College of Menominee Nation Keshena, WI At the College of Menominee Nation, only three majors are offered: Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, General, and Agroecology and......view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
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About Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture

A program that focuses on agricultural principles and practices that, over the long term, enhance environmental quality, make efficient use of nonrenewable resources, integrate natural biological cycles and controls, and are economically viable and socially responsible; and that may prepare individuals to apply this knowledge to the solution of agricultural and environmental problems. Includes instruction in principles of agroecology, crop and soil sciences, entomology, horticulture, animal science, weed science and management, soil fertility and nutrient cycling, applied ecology, agricultural economics, and rangeland ecology and watershed management.

California grants the most Bachelors degrees in Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture of all US states with 60 degrees being granted last year. Students interested in Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture can expect around 54% percent of their classmates to be women and 46% percent of their classmates to be male. The majority students graduating in this field earn a Bachelors degree. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture is $40,800.

Popularity of Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

Some top careers related to Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture, include Conservation Scientists and First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers, both of which have many employment opportunities. Though there are higher paying jobs, such as Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary. the most in-demand position for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture majors is Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

325

Female Students

175 (53%)

Male Students

150 (46%)

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#1 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S.

44%

41

1,180–1,420

$49,151

#2 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S.

60%

31

1,330–1,500

$55,681

#3 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S.

65%

20

770–990

$54,552

#4 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S.

73%

19

1,180–1,390

$50,395

#5 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S.

52%

15

1,230–1,450

$54,330

#6 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S.

40%

15

1,310–1,440

$52,971

#7 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S.

84%

36

1,080–1,340

$50,822

#8 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S.

89%

13

1,110–1,340

$59,510

#9 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S.

36%

14

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$48,035

#10 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S.

88%

14

930–1,210

$52,128

#11 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S.

49%

6

1,290–1,450

$53,173

#12 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S.

95%

11

1,010–1,210

$58,189

#13 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S.

86%

9

990–1,280

$52,885

#14 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S.

95%

7

1,020–1,260

$53,720

#15 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S.

75%

3

1,160–1,370

$54,481

#16 Best College for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S.

75%

5

1,080–1,320