Best Schools for Agriculture, General

Agriculture, General graduates earn a median of $53,988 within four years of graduating, ranking #150 out of 283 tracked majors — 14% below the median across all fields. There are 49 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 2,048 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo graduates earn $84,412 while University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez graduates earn $35,896 — a $48,516 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: Agriculture, General 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.

Schools

$53,988

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#150

of 283 Majors

2,048

Graduates

Public vs Private: Agriculture, General

Public (46 schools)

$53,896

avg. 2yr earnings

Private (3 schools)

$62,192

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $8,296 more in early earnings on average for Agriculture, General graduates. Factor in tuition difference to calculate which offers better ROI.

Agriculture, General by State

Also by state: Florida, Louisiana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Virginia

Top Agriculture, General Schools by Graduate Earnings

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CA · Public

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX · Public

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY · Private

California State University-Stanislaus

Turlock, CA · Public

$64,669

4yr Earnings

27 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 97.5%

Illinois State University

Normal, IL · Public

North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Fargo, ND · Public

$62,285

4yr Earnings

16 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 95.8%

California State University-Chico

Chico, CA · Public

$61,369

4yr Earnings

23 grads · small sample

2yr: $45,128 (15)

Acceptance: 93.7%

South Dakota State University

Brookings, SD · Public

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX · Public

$60,598

4yr Earnings

22 grads · small sample

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX · Public

Western Illinois University

Macomb, IL · Public

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Kingsville, TX · Public

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, IL · Public

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX · Public

University of Delaware

Newark, DE · Public

Warner University

Lake Wales, FL · Private

$56,429

4yr Earnings

25 grads · small sample

1yr: $34,863 (17)

Acceptance: 47.8%

#17

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Raleigh, NC · Public

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg, VA · Public

$53,568

4yr Earnings

18 grads · small sample

2yr: $30,409 (21)

Acceptance: 57.0%

#19

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR · Public

Oregon State University-Cascades Campus

Bend, OR · Public

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE · Public

$52,997

4yr Earnings

29 grads · small sample

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA · Public

Delaware State University

Dover, DE · Public

$52,676

4yr Earnings

24 grads · small sample

Dickinson State University

Dickinson, ND · Public

$52,529

4yr Earnings

16 grads · small sample

Truman State University

Kirksville, MO · Public

Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, TN · Public

East Texas A&M University

Commerce, TX · Public

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY · Public

West Texas A & M University

Canyon, TX · Public

$50,396

4yr Earnings

20 grads · small sample

2yr: $44,384 (13)

Acceptance: 97.4%

#30

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, MO · Public

$49,480

4yr Earnings

18 grads · small sample

Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View, TX · Public

Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville, MO · Public

Virginia State University

Petersburg, VA · Public

$48,778

4yr Earnings

22 grads · small sample

1yr: $26,147 (29)

Acceptance: 89.1%

#34

The University of Tennessee-Martin

Martin, TN · Public

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, NC · Public

Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, MO · Public

Morehead State University

Morehead, KY · Public

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN · Public

University of Hawaii at Hilo

Hilo, HI · Public

$44,096

4yr Earnings

20 grads · small sample

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, LA · Public

Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN · Public

$42,503

4yr Earnings

28 grads · small sample

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

Mayaguez, PR · Public

$35,896

4yr Earnings

28 grads · small sample

University of Maryland-College Park

College Park, MD · Public

Southern University and A & M College

Baton Rouge, LA · Public

Fort Hays State University

Hays, KS · Public

University of Wisconsin-River Falls

River Falls, WI · Public

Southern Utah University

Cedar City, UT · Public

$32,925

2yr Earnings

20 grads · small sample

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Tallahassee, FL · Public

Berea College

Berea, KY · Private

$18,315

2yr Earnings

17 grads · small sample

1yr: $21,131 (17)

Grads: 17

Acceptance: 32.7%

Majors with Similar Earnings

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas $35,835 Funeral Service and Mortuary Science $35,803 Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies $35,723 Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate) $35,685 Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics $35,464 Biotechnology $35,422

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Agriculture, General?

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo ranks #1 for Agriculture, General with median graduate earnings of $84,412 within four years of graduating. There are 49 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Agriculture, General graduates earn?

Agriculture, General graduates earn an average of $53,988 within four years of graduating. This is 14% below the median across all majors. Earnings range from $35,896 to $84,412 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Agriculture, General program?

The average acceptance rate across Agriculture, General programs is 72.9%. 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 Agriculture, General?

Private Agriculture, General programs average $62,192 in early earnings vs $53,896 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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