General
Miscellaneous Agricuilture
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Miscellaneous Agricuilture.
Entry Level Salary
$44,263
Median Salary
$75,302
Unemployment Rate
1.1%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
28.7%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $3,012,080
Entry (Early)
$44,263
Median (Prime)
$75,302
High (Prime)
$82,350
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
-56k
+207k
+264k
$25k / yr
-146k
+117k
+174k
$50k / yr
-236k
+27k
+84k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
28
27
$25k / yr
Never
36
33
$50k / yr
Never
53
43
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-135%
108%
160%
$50k / yr
-109%
13%
39%
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 Rate31.2%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Secondary school teachers
9.4% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$44,263
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$63,721|$70,930
openings
70,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.2%
Elementary and middle school teachers
5.2% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$57,084
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$60,000|$64,170
openings
127,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.4%
Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers
4.7% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$31,281
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$57,928|$89,900
openings
70,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): -3.4%
Management occupations
3.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$45,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$76,517|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%
Education and childcare administrators
2.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$5,359
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$64,311|$102,260
openings
44,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +0.1%
Postsecondary teachers
2.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$10,294
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$46,840|$82,250
openings
123,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6%
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing
2.3% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$42,874
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$114,168|$76,460
openings
123,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.5%
Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
1.7% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$42,509
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$46,343|$47,540
openings
163,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): -6%
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers
1.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$45,500
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$70,000|$50,390
openings
367,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5%
Marketing managers
1.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$48,233
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$69,670|$166,790
openings
34,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.9%
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 and domestic animal services. | Undergrad Certificate | 17 | $13,830 - $31,284 |
| agricultural and domestic animal services. | Associate's Degree | 31 | $23,859 - $49,891 |
| agricultural and domestic animal services. | Bachelor's Degree | 27 | $29,614 - $47,871 |
| agricultural and food products processing. | Undergrad Certificate | 7 | Data N/A |
| agricultural and food products processing. | Associate's Degree | 8 | $51,545 - $51,545 |
| agricultural and food products processing. | Bachelor's Degree | 6 | $66,368 - $91,040 |
| agricultural mechanization. | Undergrad Certificate | 26 | $34,822 - $75,681 |
| agricultural mechanization. | Associate's Degree | 40 | $55,089 - $81,168 |
| agricultural mechanization. | Bachelor's Degree | 15 | $40,931 - $78,890 |
| agricultural production operations. | Undergrad Certificate | 59 | $35,265 - $56,311 |
| agricultural production operations. | Associate's Degree | 101 | $13,731 - $71,726 |
| agricultural production operations. | Bachelor's Degree | 40 | $34,057 - $83,779 |
| agricultural production operations. | Master's Degree | 13 | $52,419 - $52,419 |
| agricultural public services. | Bachelor's Degree | 27 | $41,533 - $80,965 |
| agricultural public services. | Master's Degree | 12 | $58,999 - $60,737 |
| applied horticulture and horticultural business services. | Undergrad Certificate | 115 | $44,127 - $61,187 |
| applied horticulture and horticultural business services. | Associate's Degree | 145 | $33,539 - $60,464 |
| applied horticulture and horticultural business services. | Bachelor's Degree | 29 | $39,752 - $71,066 |
| international agriculture. | Bachelor's Degree | 5 | $56,405 - $69,197 |
| international agriculture. | Master's Degree | 4 | $60,463 - $60,463 |
| plant sciences. | Undergrad Certificate | 10 | Data N/A |
| plant sciences. | Associate's Degree | 27 | $61,971 - $63,422 |
| plant sciences. | Bachelor's Degree | 82 | $30,252 - $82,487 |
| plant sciences. | Master's Degree | 55 | $59,219 - $116,149 |
| plant sciences. | Doctoral Degree | 40 | $84,498 - $84,498 |
| veterinary biomedical and clinical sciences. | Undergrad Certificate | 4 | $35,316 - $35,316 |
| veterinary biomedical and clinical sciences. | Associate's Degree | 3 | $38,195 - $38,195 |
| veterinary biomedical and clinical sciences. | Bachelor's Degree | 5 | $65,158 - $103,666 |
| veterinary biomedical and clinical sciences. | Post-bacc Certificate | 1 | $153,635 - $153,635 |
| veterinary biomedical and clinical sciences. | Master's Degree | 25 | $76,272 - $177,833 |
| veterinary biomedical and clinical sciences. | Doctoral Degree | 16 | $123,078 - $123,078 |
| veterinary biomedical and clinical sciences. | First Professional Degree | 1 | $149,260 - $149,260 |
| veterinary biomedical and clinical sciences. | Graduate Certificate | 2 | $81,979 - $81,979 |
| veterinary medicine. | Master's Degree | 1 | Not scored |
| veterinary medicine. | Doctoral Degree | 5 | $120,784 - $151,469 |
| veterinary medicine. | First Professional Degree | 27 | $111,742 - $152,572 |
| veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians. | Undergrad Certificate | 88 | $21,300 - $49,612 |
| veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians. | Associate's Degree | 169 | $17,797 - $66,272 |
| veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians. | Bachelor's Degree | 19 | $23,659 - $61,428 |