### SUMMARY

 Choosing to study Agricultural Public Services is not only a valuable choice, but commonly a required first step for undergraduates planning to enter a career as an agriculture manager, a conservation scientist and farmer, or an agricultural inspector. Interestingly, agricultural public services is a very rare major coming in at the 256th most popular major. In the last year, there were 604 agricultural public services diplomas received. In-state tuition at public universities is, on average, Infinity times more spendy than their private rivals.

 With only 31 universities offering agricultural public services you may have limited options as to the institutions that will have an option for you. If you are looking to surround yourself with other agricultural public services undergraduates, look at universities in Texas which have the most undergrads admitted to agricultural public services annually. Zooming out, the best region to pursue agricultural public services is in the Southwest region with [Oklahoma State University-Main Campus](/colleges/oklahoma-state-university-main-campus), [Texas A & M University-College Station](/colleges/texas-a-m-university-college-station), and [Texas Tech University](/colleges/texas-tech-university) best representing the region. Interestingly, our selection of the top conference to study agricultural public services is the Southeastern Conference with [University of Arkansas](/colleges/university-of-arkansas), [University of Kentucky](/colleges/university-of-kentucky), and [Texas A & M University-College Station](/colleges/texas-a-m-university-college-station) representing the conference. From our comprehensive list on the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges), our choice for the best school for agricultural public services is [University of Wisconsin-Madison](/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-madison).

 The best school is not necessarily the 'best' school for every student. There can be many more perspectives to weigh when deciding on ​university. Features such as campus amenities, transportation services, and food would definitely impact one's inclinations on where to go to university. Here at authority.org, we have weighed the pros and cons for you. If, as an example, you want to know which agricultural public services college boasts the top campus, the answer is [Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus](/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-main-campus). If you are very interested in which university boasts the finest campus, then we have an entire list [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through professor reviews, student reviews, government databases, and more so we can compare each major in an unbiased and informative way. You can find our comprehensive list for the colleges with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbsphere and, from that list, our choice for the school with the best student life for agricultural public services is [University of Wisconsin-Madison](/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-madison). Curious why? Keep reading to learn more about Authority's top selections. Some of our conclusions will probably surprise you.

 If expense is a primary deciding factor in your choice of where you attend university, you might be cautious about [University of Wisconsin-Madison](/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-madison). [University of Wisconsin-Madison](/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-madison)&nbspis the most expensive school for agricultural public services, at least for out of state students. We do have an entire page for the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspuniversities that could put the cost at [University of Wisconsin-Madison](/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-madison)&nbspinto perspective. Additionally, you may care to know that agricultural public services is the 294th most expensive program in the US, with an average expense of $24,700. On a broader scale, the most expensive state for agricultural public services on our list is Wisconsin with tuition and fees at the main school, University of Wisconsin-Madison, of $36,333. Even more broadly, the most expensive region for agricultural public services is unfortunately unavailable due to missing data.

 Our cheapest region for agricultural public services is the Far West region which is represented by [California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo](/colleges/california-polytechnic-state-university-san-luis-obispo) with a cost of $17,622. More optimistically, the most affordable university for agricultural public services is [West Texas A & M University](/colleges/west-texas-a-m-university). Authority's entire list of the most affordable universities can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state learners can expect to pay about $10,600 for a degree in agricultural public services. The price decreases dramatically to an average of $26,100 for the out-of-state public-school undergraduate. On that note, our selection for the college with the best value for agricultural public services: [Texas A & M University-College Station](/colleges/texas-a-m-university-college-station). On this page you will find our comprehensive list on the colleges we see as being the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. That being said, this list is predicated on the assumption that you are an out-of-state student. A discussion of value changes when in-state tuition is considered, but we do not know where you live (and are not trying to collect that kind of data).

 Earnings for agricultural public services students can vary, but two years after completing the major students will regularly make around $60,700. There can be a lot of variation in salary; highest paid earners can rake in up to $124,400. Right out of college, the lowest end jobs within the agricultural public services field make $29,900, which isn't that bad. The highest earning grads from agricultural public services come from [California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo](/colleges/california-polytechnic-state-university-san-luis-obispo)&nbspand if you want to find the colleges with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), Authority has that too.

 The all-around diversity of agricultural public services stands pretty bad, arriving within only the 12th percentile of all majors. The school with the most composite diversity for agricultural public services is [University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign](/colleges/university-of-illinois-at-urbana-champaign)&nbspand here you can find our general list for the colleges which have the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The financial diversity of Agricultural Public Services only is within the 50th percentile compared to all other majors. Racial diversity is even further below average in the 10th percentile. White undergraduates compose the largest proportion, 79%, of those majoring in agricultural public services. Additionally, 73% of scholars pursuing an agricultural public services major are women.

 The median score of agricultural public services' professors is 3.85 stars, a score that is 4% lower than the average score across all majors; which is a subpar ranking. If you are searching for the most popular agricultural public services instructor in the nation, take a look at Ian Bolling from [Tidewater Community College](/colleges/tidewater-community-college). It may come as a surprise, but the top rated agricultural public services instructors from student rankings come from [Abilene Christian University](/colleges/abilene-christian-university). If we including data beyond simply rankings we find that the school possessing comprehensively the best professors for agricultural public services is [Purdue University-Main Campus](/colleges/purdue-university-main-campus). You can find an explanation of our ever evolving ranking methodology for the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), as well as some of the top instructors in the U.S.

 Finally, the hardest college to get into for agricultural public services is [California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo](/colleges/california-polytechnic-state-university-san-luis-obispo). While we think of this list more as a novelty, we have a comprehensive page of the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). That being said, here at Authority we do hope you understand that considering academics from examples mainly built on superlatives can create problems. We hope you look at some of our more focused pages on individual schools and explore a couple of our helpful background articles on important things to look for as your school search continues.



 ### POPULARITY

 Agricultural public services is the 256th most popular degree in America, with 604 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #257 [Engineering Science](/rankings/best-colleges-for-engineering-science), and narrowly lost to #255 [Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution](/rankings/best-colleges-for-peace-studies-and-conflict-resolution).

 The degree is offered at a total of 31 colleges across the nation, and is the 337th most widely offered degree. It is not offered at any of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that 97% of colleges offering agricultural public services are public making it a very accessible field.

 The southwest produces the most agricultural public services graduates, largely led by [Oklahoma State University-Main Campus](/colleges/oklahoma-state-university-main-campus), while it’s the Southeastern Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, Texas ranks highest, with particular help from [Texas A & M University-College Station](/colleges/texas-a-m-university-college-station) and [Texas Tech University](/colleges/texas-tech-university).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more agricultural public services graduates than [Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute](/colleges/ohio-state-university-agricultural-technical-institute), which graduated 95 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study agricultural public services). More students studied agricultural public services as a percentage of total students at [South Dakota State University](/colleges/south-dakota-state-university) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Agricultural public services is the 294th most expensive major in the US, with a median cost of $24,654 for the top 50 programs (just ahead of #295, [Apparel and Textiles](rankings/best-colleges-for-apparel-and-textiles), with a median cost of $24,313).

 The Mid East has the most expensive schools with excellent agricultural public services programs predominantly led by [Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus](/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-main-campus) with an annual cost of $34,480. The most expensive state for agricultural public services is Wisconsin led by [University of Wisconsin-Madison](/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-madison).

 Public schools with good programs generally charge Infinity% more than private schools for in-state students. However, when looking at out-of-state tuition, the median top 50 Public school charges Infinity% more than the median private school. So be sure to take a look at public shools in your state sooner rather than later.

 The most costly option in the top 25 is [University of Wisconsin-Madison](/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-madison). The most affordable option in the top 100 is [West Texas A & M University](/colleges/west-texas-a-m-university). It costs just $6,960 per year, and it's its agricultural public services program is ranked #19. Another more affordable pick would be #9, [Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College](/colleges/louisiana-state-university-and-agricultural-mechanical-college) in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA with a cost of $8,038 for in-state students and $8,038 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 College is a serious investment for most undergraduates. It's critical to make sure you get a high return on your investment. Therefore, we hope the following job placement and income info help you make a well informed decision when selecting your focus.

 The average Agricultural Public Services alumni takes home a starting salary of $39,022 per year (close to national median 46th percentile). Further into their occupations, they can draw as high as $124,378 per year down to $29,936, but average approximately $60,700. For context, that is 57% greater than the U.S. average.

 The most common work position for an Agricultural Public Services graduate is Analyst, which generally make approximately $54,000; next are Business Development Representative and Account Executive, which normally earn roughly $42,000 and $36,000 respectively.

 The highest grossing region for Agricultural Public Services graduates is The Far West. CA has the most well paid Agricultural Public Services alumni of any state. The highest grossing conference for Agricultural Public Services graduates is Big West Conference.



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Agricultural Public Services: Median Professor Rating: 3.85 / 5, which is below average.

 Instructors always play an important role in your college experience, regardless of your primary focus. An amazing teacher might provide inspiration and set one up for future success. On the flip side, a bad professor can cause a lot of anxiety or even worse... flunk you!

 Agricultural Public Services professors have a median student rating of 3.85 / 5, putting them in the bottom 22 percent in the US grounded in student satisfaction. For context that's 3.75% less than the national median professor rating for all subjects. Agricultural Public Services professors just edged-out those from ["Computer Engineering"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-computer-engineering), whereas ["Music Therapy"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-music-therapy)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Agricultural Public Services.

 Now for some statistics about Agricultural Public Services professors. Colleges located in midsize citys tend to have the best Agricultural Public Services professors. The North Coast Athletic Conference has the highest rated Agricultural Public Services professors. The Southeast region has the highest rated Agricultural Public Services professors. Public schools tend to have higher rated Agricultural Public Services professors than private colleges. Finally, Virginia has the highest rated Agricultural Public Services professors in the nation.

 Ian Bolling, instructor at [Tidewater Community College](/colleges/tidewater-community-college)&nbspin Norfolk, VA is the most popular Agricultural Public Services professor in America. Matthew Soricelli, instructor at [Tidewater Community College](/colleges/tidewater-community-college)&nbspin Norfolk, VA is the highest rated Agricultural Public Services professor in the nation, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Take a look at which colleges have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College can be an incredibly significant period of one's life; it's an opportunity for individual growth and development. Pupils continue to realize who they dream to emulate and learn many of the indispensable skills to become a halcyon member of society. But growth is not exclusively found in the classroom - the late nights discussing Noam Chomsky with a classmate, the wild anecdote received from a tenured instructor, the exposure to a different frame of reference. As such, a diverse student body tremendously improves what one gains from the time at university.

 Agricultural Public Services is in the bottom 10% of subjects for ethnic diversity\*. 79% of the US' Agricultural Public Services majors are white students, followed by latino students (8%), black students (6%), and students of other races\*\*(6%). The most racially diverse college\* in the top 100 is [University of Kentucky](/colleges/university-of-kentucky) located in Lexington, KY.

 Second, Agricultural Public Services significatly skews female, with 73% of students majoring in Agricultural Public Services identifying as women. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [University of Arkansas](/colleges/university-of-arkansas) in Fayetteville, AR.

 Another important type of diversity is socioeconomic diversity. Agricultural Public Services is pretty close to average for income diversity (50th percentile). 31% of its students come from homes with $110,000 plus annual incomes, 17% are from upper middle income homes, and 21% grew up in homes bringing in under $30,000 a year. [Oklahoma State University-Main Campus](/colleges/oklahoma-state-university-main-campus) has the most fiscally diverse students in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall KY is the most diverse state for Agricultural Public Services. The Southeast is the most diverse region, and the Big West Conference is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 1%
* Black: 6%
* Latino: 8%
* White: 79%
* Other: 6%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 27%
* Female: 73%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 21%
* 30k - 48k: 15%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 17%
* Over 110k: 31%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 71%
* Out of State: 24%
* International: 5%


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