Best Schools for Agricultural Business and Management

Agricultural Business and Management graduates earn a median of $65,883 within four years of graduating, ranking #107 out of 283 tracked majors — 5% above the median across all fields. There are 83 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 4,743 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: Cornell University graduates earn $145,218 while University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff graduates earn $42,184 — a $103,034 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is modest: Agricultural Business and Management graduates see an average 0% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.

Schools

$65,883

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#107

of 283 Majors

4,743

Graduates

Public vs Private: Agricultural Business and Management

Public (75 schools)

$65,568

avg. 2yr earnings

Private (8 schools)

$70,253

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $4,685 more in early earnings on average for Agricultural Business and Management graduates. Factor in tuition difference to calculate which offers better ROI.

Agricultural Business and Management by State

Also by state: Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Mississippi, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee

Top Agricultural Business and Management Schools by Graduate Earnings

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY · Private

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CA · Public

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, IL · Public

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, MO · Public

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI · Public

University of Idaho

Moscow, ID · Public

Montana State University

Bozeman, MT · Public

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS · Public

University of Maryland-College Park

College Park, MD · Public

$78,577

4yr Earnings

26 grads · small sample

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX · Public

North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Fargo, ND · Public

University of Georgia

Athens, GA · Public

University of Delaware

Newark, DE · Public

$74,606

4yr Earnings

21 grads · small sample

1yr: $51,351 (20)

Acceptance: 65.1%

#14

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA · Public

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

University Park, PA · Public

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR · Public

Oregon State University-Cascades Campus

Bend, OR · Public

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, IL · Public

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL · Public

University of Mount Olive

Mount Olive, NC · Private

$70,219

4yr Earnings

16 grads · small sample

2yr: $39,729 (15)

Acceptance: 77.8%

#21

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX · Public

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN · Public

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI · Public

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Raleigh, NC · Public

Auburn University

Auburn, AL · Public

California State University-Fresno

Fresno, CA · Public

Iowa State University

Ames, IA · Public

South Dakota State University

Brookings, SD · Public

Clemson University

Clemson, SC · Public

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ · Public

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH · Public

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS · Public

University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Platteville, WI · Public

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV · Public

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN · Public

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT · Public

University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

Waterbury, CT · Public

University of Connecticut-Avery Point

Groton, CT · Public

University of Connecticut-Stamford

Stamford, CT · Public

University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

Hartford, CT · Public

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY · Public

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR · Public

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE · Public

California State University-Chico

Chico, CA · Public

University of Wyoming

Laramie, WY · Public

New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Las Cruces, NM · Public

$63,139

4yr Earnings

22 grads · small sample

2yr: $38,829 (23)

Acceptance: 75.7%

#47

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO · Public

$63,078

4yr Earnings

19 grads · small sample

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, MS · Public

$62,499

4yr Earnings

27 grads · small sample

1yr: $37,093 (18)

Acceptance: 24.7%

#49

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg, VA · Public

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX · Public

Showing top 50 of 83 schools. View all or filter by state above.

Majors with Similar Earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other $43,550 Soil Sciences $43,329 Business/Commerce, General $43,266 Food Science and Technology $43,237 Physics $43,163 Business Administration, Management and Operations $42,308

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Agricultural Business and Management?

Cornell University ranks #1 for Agricultural Business and Management with median graduate earnings of $145,218 within four years of graduating. There are 83 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Agricultural Business and Management graduates earn?

Agricultural Business and Management graduates earn an average of $65,883 within four years of graduating. This is near the median across all majors. Earnings range from $42,184 to $145,218 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Agricultural Business and Management program?

The average acceptance rate across Agricultural Business and Management programs is 71.5%. The most selective program is at Cornell University with a 8.2% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Is a public or private school better for Agricultural Business and Management?

Private Agricultural Business and Management programs average $70,253 in early earnings vs $65,568 at public schools. Private schools lead in earnings, but cost significantly more — calculate net price before deciding.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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