Agriculture programs produce graduates with career earnings ranging from $34,996 to $104,043 ten years after enrollment. Across 108 programs, the variation in program outcomes demonstrates why institutional selection matters significantly for career trajectories in agricultural sciences and related fields.
Leading the list is Cornell University, achieving the highest program earnings at $74,911. Following closely are Brigham Young University at $73,994 and California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo at $66,582, demonstrating how top-performing programs deliver median earnings substantially above the national average of $45,452 for agriculture majors.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | Ithaca, NY | $74,911 Median Agriculture Earnings | $4,079 | 8.2% | 95.1% |
| #2 | San Luis Obispo, CA | $66,776 Median Agriculture Earnings | $6,476 | 29.8% | 85.2% | |
| #3 | Brigham Young UniversityPrivate | Provo, UT | $60,878 Median Agriculture Earnings | $9,531 | 69.2% | 82.2% |
| #4 | Champaign, IL | $59,787 Median Agriculture Earnings | $3,883 | 43.7% | 84.9% | |
| #5 | Kearney, NE | $59,416 Median Agriculture Earnings | $13,187 | 85.8% | 59.8% | |
| #6 | Stevens Point, WI | $59,311 Median Agriculture Earnings | $7,953 | 90.1% | 56.0% | |
| #7 | Fresno, CA | $58,361 Median Agriculture Earnings | $4,447 | 96.4% | 54.8% | |
| #8 | Amherst, MA | $57,663 Median Agriculture Earnings | $11,103 | 57.8% | 83.2% | |
| #9 | College Station, TX | $57,109 Median Agriculture Earnings | $12,273 | 63.2% | 83.8% | |
| #10 | Madison, WI | $56,912 Median Agriculture Earnings | $4,458 | 43.4% | 89.3% | |
| #11 | Magnolia, AR | $56,816 Median Agriculture Earnings | $14,823 | 66.6% | 46.5% | |
| #12 | Fargo, ND | $56,296 Median Agriculture Earnings | $10,647 | 95.8% | 63.7% | |
| #13 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | Lubbock, TX | $55,271 Median Agriculture Earnings | $13,922 | 70.9% | 67.5% |
| #14 | Cape Girardeau, MO | $54,998 Median Agriculture Earnings | $11,453 | 78.5% | 55.7% | |
| #15 | Minneapolis, MN | $54,979 Median Agriculture Earnings | $7,262 | 77.0% | 84.8% | |
| #16 | College Park, MD | $54,639 Median Agriculture Earnings | $3,603 | 44.8% | 88.6% | |
| #17 | Normal, IL | $54,069 Median Agriculture Earnings | $11,075 | 89.0% | 66.3% | |
| #18 | Maryville, MO | $53,991 Median Agriculture Earnings | $11,120 | 85.9% | 57.5% | |
| #19 | Iowa State UniversityPublic | Ames, IA | $53,930 Median Agriculture Earnings | $11,734 | 89.1% | 75.5% |
| #20 | Columbia, MO | $53,864 Median Agriculture Earnings | $13,599 | 77.0% | 76.2% |
