Top Ranked Programs
SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill's program portfolio centers on applied agriculture, environmental science, and skilled trades—a signature aligned with the institution's land-grant mission and regional agricultural economy. Animal Sciences is the largest program with 66 graduates, followed by Business Administration, Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management, Agricultural Business and Management, and Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services. Across 16 programs serving roughly 339 students annually, several deliver strong four-year earnings outcomes tied directly to regional and national labor demand in agriculture, horticulture, and environmental fields. The strongest earnings outcomes cluster in applied agriculture and environmental management fields. Plant Sciences graduates earn median earnings of $51,399 four years after enrollment with 12 graduates, while Animal Sciences delivers median earnings of $50,491 with 66 graduates. Teacher Education earns $44,842 with 17 graduates. These programs reflect the institution's depth in hands-on, field-based education where graduates move directly into stable employment in agriculture, natural resource management, and environmental sectors. The program mix emphasizes Business at 19%, Education at 5%, and Arts at 3%—a concentration that positions graduates for careers in production agriculture, sustainable farming, environmental compliance, and natural resource stewardship. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) shows sustained national demand for agriculture and environmental science graduates, particularly in regions with active farming sectors and environmental management infrastructure. For students seeking direct pathways from classroom to workforce in agriculture-adjacent fields, this program portfolio offers both breadth and specialized depth.