International Agriculture
A program that focuses on the application of agricultural management and scientific principles to the problems of global food production and distribution, and to the study of the agricultural systems of other countries. Includes instruction in agricultural economics; comparative agricultural systems; international agribusiness and law; third-world development studies and economic development; and global applications of climate, soil, water resources, ecological and environmental studies, and animal and plant sciences.
- Schools offering
- 7
- Annual completions
- 45
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $56k
About this major
A program that focuses on the application of agricultural management and scientific principles to the problems of global food production and distribution, and to the study of the agricultural systems of other countries. Includes instruction in agricultural economics; comparative agricultural systems; international agribusiness and law; third-world development studies and economic development; and global applications of climate, soil, water resources, ecological and environmental studies, and animal and plant sciences.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food scientists and technologists | $85k | +6.5% | Bachelor's degree |
| Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary | $86k | +4.1% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$56k
Top colleges for International Agriculture
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | 0 | 22 | 22 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| University of California-Davis | Davis, CA | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| Chatham University | Pittsburgh, PA | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Huntington University | Huntington, IN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dordt University | Sioux Center, IA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wilmington College | Wilmington, OH | 0 | 0 | 0 |