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Agriculture Production And Management

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Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Agriculture Production And Management.

Entry Level Salary
$52,136
Median Salary
$85,734
Unemployment Rate
1.9%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
40.7%
Working non-college jobs

Earnings Trajectory

Lifetime: $3,429,360
Entry (Early)
$52,136
Median (Prime)
$85,734
High (Prime)
$86,893

ROI Sensitivity Analysis
Assuming 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
+14k
+292k
+301k
$25k / yr
-76k
+202k
+211k
$50k / yr
-166k
+112k
+121k

Break-even Age

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
50
26
26
$25k / yr
Never
32
32
$50k / yr
Never
40
39

Return on Investment %

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
∞
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-70%
186%
194%
$50k / yr
-76%
51%
56%
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).

These figures are medians for past graduates who received federal aid. Your cost and pay will differ. Run your own numbers in the Guided ROI Interview →

Education Impact

Advanced Degree Rate15.3%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.

Top Professions

Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers

10.2% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$50,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$60,000|$89,900
openings
70,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): -3.4%

Management occupations

4.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$57,928
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$88,051|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing

3.4% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$50,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$100,000|$76,460
openings
123,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.5%

Top executives

2.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$36,436
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$153,033|$108,510
openings
305,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.9%

Agricultural workers

2.3% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$38,586
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$44,938|$35,950
openings
119,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): -1.6%

Retail salespersons

2.2% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$57,928
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$61,763|$35,410
openings
520,600 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.3%

General and operations managers

2.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$64,311
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$109,309|$105,770
openings
285,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5%

Credit counselors and loan officers

2.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$42,509
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$82,350|$73,940
openings
19,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +1.3%

Financial managers

2.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$42,509
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$100,000|$166,570
openings
65,600 /yr
Growth (10yr): +9.7%

First-line supervisors of retail sales workers

1.9% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$52,136
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$64,311|$48,520
openings
113,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): -3.7%

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 TitleCredential Level# CollegesMedian Earnings Range
agricultural production operations.Undergrad Certificate59$35,265 - $56,311
agricultural production operations.Associate's Degree101$13,731 - $71,726
agricultural production operations.Bachelor's Degree40$34,057 - $83,779
agricultural production operations.Master's Degree13$52,419 - $52,419