Virginia · Agriculture

Best Agriculture institutions in Virginia, ranked by earnings

The Agriculture program, formally known as Agriculture, General, focuses on the essential practices of cultivating soil, planting, and harvesting crops, as well as livestock production. This program is ideal for students interested in the…

Institutions
3
offering CIP 01.00
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
82
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$22,258
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
52%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Agricultural Technicians
$43,570
BLS OEWS 2024

3 institutions offering Agriculture in Virginia

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg Public
4786%
2Virginia State University
Petersburg Public
2539%
3Ferrum College
Ferrum Private not-for-profit
1032%$22,258

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Agricultural Technicians (SOC 19-4012).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.3%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~2,900
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$46,790
typically Associate's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningMonitoringWritingActive Learning

What Agricultural Technicians earn in Virginia

Jobs in Virginia
230
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$43,570
median $38,100
Best-paying metro
$43,360
Harrisonburg, VA

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Agriculture programs in Virginia.

How much do Agricultural Technicians earn in Virginia?+

The average annual wage for Agricultural Technicians in Virginia is $43,570 (median $38,100), across about 230 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Agriculture program?+

The Agriculture program, formally known as Agriculture, General, focuses on the essential practices of cultivating soil, planting, and harvesting crops, as well as livestock production. This program is ideal for students interested in the…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, active listening, monitoring, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Agricultural Technicians?+

The national job outlook is about +4.3% growth with around 2,900 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Associate's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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