Compare 13 Agricultural Public Services. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $48,903. Top programs: $80,965+.
With top graduates earning $81K, 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 $32K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige. Across 13 ranked programs, outcomes track program quality, not school reputation.
Topping the list, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo's program delivers $81K in median earnings—well above the $49K field average. University of Wisconsin-Madison follows at $72K, demonstrating that strong Agricultural Public Services outcomes aren't confined to any single region. The spread across programs tells a clearer story than any school's overall reputation. [Learn how to evaluate programs beyond school prestige →](https://collegeazimuth.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-programs)
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Cal Poly SLO graduates borrow $18,500 in student loans and face just a 4.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. University of Wisconsin-Madison is nearly as strong at 5.7%—also 'Excellent'—with a net price of just $4,200. Both schools prove that the top-earning programs here also happen to be the most financially manageable.
Highest program earnings: $80,965
Strong outcomes ($54,454) with 74% acceptance
4.3% payment burden | Excellent
13.8% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $80,965 | 32 | $18,500 | Excellent | $35,000 | Manageable | |
| #2 | $71,726 | 61 | $20,484 | Excellent | $28,364 | Manageable | |
| #3 | University Of ArkansasPublic | $54,454 | 29 | $21,500 | Good | $28,086 | Challenging |
| #4 | $54,017 | 82 | $17,804 | Excellent | $32,258 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $52,747 | 66 | $20,500 | Good | $38,513 | High | |
| #6 | $52,060 | 11 | $20,500 | Good | $30,610 | High | |
| #7 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $50,248 | 43 | $21,500 | Good | $23,443 | Challenging |
| #8 | University Of IdahoPublic | $45,263 | 12 | $21,982 | Manageable | $21,162 | High |
| #9 | University Of KentuckyPublic | $42,612 | 32 | $22,500 | Manageable | $30,006 | High |
| #10 | University Of WyomingPublic | $41,533 | 14 | $18,000 | Manageable | $16,000 | High |
| #11 | $38,289 | 36 | — | — | — | — | |
| #12 | $30,771 | 18 | — | — | — | — | |
| #13 | $21,052 | 7 | — | — | — | — |
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 May 2026 refresh for 2026 rankings, based on Department of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
