Best Schools for Agricultural Mechanization

Agricultural Mechanization graduates earn a median of $68,552 within four years of graduating, ranking #82 out of 283 tracked majors — 10% above the median across all fields. There are 13 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 342 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: Iowa State University graduates earn $78,890 while University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez graduates earn $40,931 — a $37,959 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 Mechanization graduates see an average 1% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.