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After graduation, poultry science graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $82,272, while the bottom 20% make closer to $27,010. The median grad salary is $47,140.

Poultry Science graduate salaries over time

The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in poultry science is $26,222, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $46,501.

This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:

Wage ($USD)

Wage Range Median Wage

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