General
Agriculture Production And Management
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Agriculture Production And Management.
Entry Level Salary
$49,980
Median Salary
$83,287
Unemployment Rate
1.8%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
41.2%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $3,331,480
Entry (Early)
$49,980
Median (Prime)
$83,287
High (Prime)
$84,413
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
-5k
+270k
+279k
$25k / yr
-95k
+180k
+189k
$50k / yr
-185k
+90k
+99k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
27
26
$25k / yr
Never
33
32
$50k / yr
Never
42
41
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-88%
166%
174%
$50k / yr
-85%
41%
46%
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).
Important Note: Your ROI with any major will depend on the cost you pay to attend the program, and your starting salary. Both vary significantly across institutions. We encourage you to explore the ROI of a specific program variant by selecting the Program title of the credential level you are interested in. You will then have a more detailed return analysis for programs at specific institutions. We also encourage you to use the ROI calculator, or for more sophisticated analysis, the Guided ROI Interview, with your specific estimates of cost and salary.
Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate14.5%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers
10.9% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$45,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$56,275|$87,980
openings
85,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): -1.3%
Management occupations
4.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$64,894
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$93,713|$122,090
openings
1,147,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.1%
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing
3.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$53,801
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$98,038|$74,100
openings
142,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +0.6%
Agricultural workers
2.5% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$37,302
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$41,644|$36,020
openings
123,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): -2.8%
Credit counselors and loan officers
2.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$43,041
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$83,000|$69,040
openings
22,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): +1.8%
Top executives
2.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$35,397
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$146,315|$104,990
openings
333,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.4%
Retail salespersons
2.2% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$41,296
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$60,000|$34,580
openings
555,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.5%
First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
2.2% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$50,573
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$58,994|$47,320
openings
125,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): -5%
General and operations managers
2.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$64,558
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$101,625|$102,950
openings
308,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.4%
Financial managers
1.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$46,856
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$95,647|$161,700
openings
74,600 /yr
Growth (10yr): +14.8%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 27 and under (PUMS).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2024–2034).
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 production operations. | Undergrad Certificate | 67 | $35,265 - $56,311 |
| agricultural production operations. | Associate's Degree | 111 | $13,731 - $71,726 |
| agricultural production operations. | Bachelor's Degree | 45 | $34,057 - $83,779 |
| agricultural production operations. | Master's Degree | 13 | $52,419 - $52,419 |