Best Schools for Agricultural Public Services

Agricultural Public Services graduates earn a median of $54,562 within four years of graduating, ranking #141 out of 283 tracked majors — 13% below the median across all fields. There are 14 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 335 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo graduates earn $80,965 while University of Wyoming graduates earn $41,533 — a $39,432 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 moderate: Agricultural Public Services graduates see an average 13% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.

14
Schools
$54,562
Avg. 2yr Earnings
#141
of 283 Majors
335
Graduates

Agricultural Public Services by State

Top Agricultural Public Services Schools by Graduate Earnings

#1
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo logo

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CA · Public

$80,965
4yr Earnings
22 grads · small sample
2yr: $44,384 (16)
1yr: $38,797 (30)
Acceptance: 29.8%
#2
University of Wisconsin-Madison logo

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI · Public

$71,726
4yr Earnings
55 grads
2yr: $39,639 (53)
1yr: $36,985 (44)
Acceptance: 43.4%
#3
University of Arkansas logo

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR · Public

$54,454
4yr Earnings
20 grads · small sample
2yr: $38,289 (16)
Acceptance: 71.7%
#4
Texas A&M University-College Station logo

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX · Public

$54,017
4yr Earnings
103 grads
2yr: $35,594 (86)
1yr: $37,526 (91)
Acceptance: 63.2%
#5
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus logo

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, OK · Public

$52,747
4yr Earnings
50 grads
2yr: $41,565 (11)
1yr: $38,268 (48)
Acceptance: 70.9%
#6
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville logo

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN · Public

$52,060
4yr Earnings
27 grads · small sample
2yr: $32,569 (20)
1yr: $22,464 (21)
Acceptance: 46.0%
#7
Texas Tech University logo

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX · Public

$50,248
4yr Earnings
39 grads
1yr: $38,426 (32)
Acceptance: 70.9%
#8
University of Idaho logo

University of Idaho

Moscow, ID · Public

$45,263
4yr Earnings
16 grads · small sample
2yr: $35,594 (16)
1yr: $37,362 (18)
Acceptance: 79.1%
#9
University of Kentucky logo

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY · Public

$42,612
4yr Earnings
41 grads
2yr: $28,960 (51)
1yr: $26,813 (35)
Acceptance: 92.4%
#10
University of Wyoming logo

University of Wyoming

Laramie, WY · Public

$41,533
4yr Earnings
17 grads · small sample
Acceptance: 97.4%
#11
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South Dakota State University

Brookings, SD · Public

$45,529
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 98.7%
#12
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign logo

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, IL · Public

$38,289
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 43.7%
#13
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West Texas A & M University

Canyon, TX · Public

$30,771
2yr Earnings
16 grads · small sample
1yr: $23,723 (16)
Grads: 16
Acceptance: 97.4%
#14
Ohio State University-Main Campus logo

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH · Public

$21,052
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 50.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Agricultural Public Services?
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo ranks #1 for Agricultural Public Services with median graduate earnings of $80,965 within four years of graduating. There are 14 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.
How much do Agricultural Public Services graduates earn?
Agricultural Public Services graduates earn an average of $54,562 within four years of graduating. This is 13% below the median across all majors. Earnings range from $41,533 to $80,965 depending on the school.
How hard is it to get into a top Agricultural Public Services program?
The average acceptance rate across Agricultural Public Services programs is 68.2%. The most selective program is at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a 29.8% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

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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