General
General Agriculture
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for General Agriculture.
Entry Level Salary
$41,845
Median Salary
$74,126
Unemployment Rate
2.5%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
39.5%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $2,965,040
Entry (Early)
$41,845
Median (Prime)
$74,126
High (Prime)
$80,000
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
-78k
+196k
+243k
$25k / yr
-168k
+106k
+153k
$50k / yr
-258k
+16k
+63k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
28
27
$25k / yr
Never
37
34
$50k / yr
Never
57
45
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-155%
97%
141%
$50k / yr
-119%
7%
29%
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 Rate24.8%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers
9.1% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$47,500
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$60,000|$87,980
openings
85,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): -1.3%
Management occupations
4.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$45,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$100,290|$122,090
openings
1,147,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.1%
Agricultural workers
2.8% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$35,279
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$46,023|$36,020
openings
123,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): -2.8%
Secondary school teachers
2.6% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$50,735
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$58,000|$64,530
openings
72,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): -1.6%
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing
2.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$45,020
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$90,040|$74,100
openings
142,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +0.6%
Postsecondary teachers
2.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$26,031
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$64,558|$81,600
openings
136,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.9%
Elementary and middle school teachers
2.0% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$47,195
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$56,275|$62,500
openings
132,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): -2%
Retail salespersons
1.8% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$50,648
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$70,000|$34,580
openings
555,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.5%
Top executives
1.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$57,269
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$130,156|$104,990
openings
333,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.4%
Agricultural and food scientists
1.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$40,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$71,735|$78,770
openings
3,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| agriculture, general. | Undergrad Certificate | 15 | Data N/A |
| agriculture, general. | Associate's Degree | 76 | $41,327 - $63,218 |
| agriculture, general. | Bachelor's Degree | 77 | $35,896 - $84,412 |
| agriculture, general. | Master's Degree | 24 | $58,474 - $100,333 |