Compare 50 Agriculture, General. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $43,306. Top programs: $62,121+.
With top graduates earning $62,121, Agriculture, General. stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $18K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
The data puts University of Maryland-College Park first, with Agriculture, General. graduates earning $62,121 compared to the $43,306 average across 50 programs. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo follows at $57,972, while Texas A&M produces $56,790—all regional publics proving that specialized program strength trumps overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Maryland-College Park graduates borrow $19,000 and face just a 6.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families considering parent loans, Northwest Missouri State leads with a 16.0% family burden—proof that the best choice depends on who's paying.
Highest program earnings: $62,121
Strong outcomes ($56,790) with 63% acceptance
6.6% payment burden | Excellent
16.0% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $62,121 | 10 | $19,000 | Excellent | $35,200 | Challenging | |
| #2 | $57,972 | 27 | $18,500 | Excellent | $35,000 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $56,790 | 39 | $17,804 | Excellent | $32,258 | Challenging | |
| #4 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $56,642 | 24 | $21,000 | Good | $22,500 | Challenging |
| #5 | $56,471 | 31 | $21,500 | Good | $15,803 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $56,060 | 22 | $21,983 | Good | $19,433 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $55,828 | 21 | $23,199 | Good | $14,621 | Manageable | |
| #8 | $54,069 | 199 | $20,482 | Good | $28,767 | Challenging | |
| #9 | $53,419 | 69 | $16,552 | Excellent | $17,585 | Manageable | |
| #10 | $51,282 | 61 | $23,250 | Good | $18,000 | Challenging | |
| #11 | $51,193 | 33 | $22,934 | Good | $14,224 | Challenging | |
| #12 | $51,072 | 16 | $20,500 | Good | $32,529 | High | |
| #13 | Oregon State UniversityPublic | $50,111 | 87 | $21,221 | Good | $28,923 | High |
| #14 | $49,644 | 20 | $21,000 | Good | $25,798 | High | |
| #15 | $49,139 | 94 | $25,251 | Manageable | $20,764 | High | |
| #16 | Truman State UniversityPublic | $48,948 | 22 | $21,000 | Good | $14,503 | Challenging |
| #17 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $48,476 | 77 | $14,000 | Excellent | $38,000 | High |
| #18 | $47,292 | 22 | $20,500 | Good | $15,265 | Challenging | |
| #19 | $46,825 | 59 | $15,650 | Good | $11,640 | Manageable | |
| #20 | $45,729 | 138 | $21,024 | Manageable | $13,218 | Challenging | |
| #21 | Langston UniversityPublic | $45,155 | 18 | $26,000 | Manageable | $18,175 | High |
| #22 | $44,609 | 22 | $26,000 | Manageable | $42,541 | High | |
| #23 | $44,384 | 21 | $19,500 | Manageable | $12,719 | Challenging | |
| #24 | Warner UniversityPrivate | $44,154 | 15 | $22,250 | Manageable | $16,400 | High |
| #25 | Mcneese State UniversityPublic | $43,463 | 60 | $23,000 | Manageable | $13,410 | 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 →
