General
Agricultural Economics
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Agricultural Economics.
Entry Level Salary
$51,000
Median Salary
$96,466
Unemployment Rate
1.8%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
33.7%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $3,858,640
Entry (Early)
$51,000
Median (Prime)
$96,466
High (Prime)
$99,850
ROI Sensitivity AnalysisAssuming 4 Years to Graduation
This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.
Lifetime Value Added (NPV)
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
+4k
+379k
+406k
$25k / yr
-86k
+289k
+316k
$50k / yr
-176k
+199k
+226k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
59
25
25
$25k / yr
Never
29
29
$50k / yr
Never
35
34
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
∞
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-79%
266%
291%
$50k / yr
-81%
91%
104%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).
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Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate27.7%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers
9.2% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$77,203
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$60,727|$89,900
openings
70,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): -3.4%
Management occupations
5.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$46,343
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$103,237|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%
Top executives
3.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$32,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$214,368|$108,510
openings
305,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.9%
Financial managers
3.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$50,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$128,621|$166,570
openings
65,600 /yr
Growth (10yr): +9.7%
Lawyers, judges, and related workers
2.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$51,469
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$107,184|$155,120
openings
31,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.5%
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing
2.3% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$97,791
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$113,232|$76,460
openings
123,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.5%
Accountants and auditors
2.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$43,234
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$75,307|$83,680
openings
115,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5%
Credit counselors and loan officers
2.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$53,592
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$93,520|$73,940
openings
19,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +1.3%
First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
1.7% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$56,873
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$87,497|$48,520
openings
113,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): -3.7%
Customer service representatives
1.7% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$48,582
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$82,350|$44,770
openings
289,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): -5.3%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.
Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.
| Program Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| agricultural business and management. | Undergrad Certificate | 53 | $18,854 - $63,115 |
| agricultural business and management. | Associate's Degree | 139 | $32,027 - $64,688 |
| agricultural business and management. | Bachelor's Degree | 112 | $42,184 - $145,218 |
| agricultural business and management. | Master's Degree | 40 | $60,374 - $155,217 |
| agricultural business and management. | Doctoral Degree | 19 | Data N/A |