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Overview for Agriculture, General

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.

Careers for Agriculture, General Majors

A major in Agriculture, General is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Agriculture, General

Top 3 Louisiana Colleges with the highest percentage of Agriculture, General among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA
 34
(3.2%)
Less Selective$9,312 
Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA
 12
(1.3%)
Moderately Selective$9,698 
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
 16
(0.7%)
Moderately Selective$9,754 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.