Compare 12 Agricultural Public Services. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $45,748. Top programs: $73,829+.
With top graduates earning $73,829, Agricultural Public Services stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $25K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo leads with graduates earning $73,829, well above the $45,748 average across 12 programs. University of Wisconsin-Madison follows at $59,522, while Texas Tech delivers $52,409—demonstrating how program-level factors drive outcomes more than overall school reputation.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo graduates borrow $18,500 and face just a 4.9% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, proving top programs can also be affordable.
Highest program earnings: $73,829
Strong outcomes with 71% acceptance
4.9% payment burden | Excellent
15.7% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $73,829 | 24 | $18,500 | Excellent | $35,000 | Manageable | |
| #2 | $59,522 | 59 | $20,484 | Excellent | $28,364 | Challenging | |
| #3 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $52,409 | 41 | $21,500 | Good | $23,443 | Challenging |
| #4 | $49,429 | 101 | $17,804 | Good | $32,258 | High | |
| #5 | University Of IdahoPublic | $47,836 | 17 | $21,982 | Good | $21,162 | High |
| #6 | University Of KentuckyPublic | $43,042 | 39 | $22,500 | Manageable | $30,006 | High |
| #7 | University Of ArkansasPublic | $42,243 | 26 | $21,500 | Manageable | $28,086 | High |
| #8 | $41,565 | 78 | $20,500 | Manageable | $38,513 | High | |
| #9 | $40,679 | 14 | $19,500 | Manageable | $12,719 | High | |
| #10 | $39,079 | 14 | $20,500 | Manageable | $30,610 | High | |
| #11 | $38,289 | 23 | $19,500 | Manageable | $34,511 | High | |
| #12 | $21,052 | 10 | $19,976 | High | $25,868 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
