Your degree doesn’t dictate your future salary, but it is a strong indicator.
After graduation, agriculture graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $98,963, while the bottom 20% make closer to $27,513. The median grad salary is $52,181.
Agriculture graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture is $34,319, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $57,313.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
Pro tip
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