U.S. median for this major: $52,932.
College Scorecard field of study; 91 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 55% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $20,699.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $21,961. College Scorecard.
Morehead State University Agriculture: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Kentucky colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Agriculture nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Morehead State University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $7,150 | $30,674 | 2.6 years |
| $30–48k | $7,057 | $30,275 | 2.6 years |
| $48–75k | $8,874 | $38,069 | 3.2 years |
| $75–110k | $13,341 | $57,233 | 4.9 years |
| $110k+ | $15,164 | $65,054 | 5.5 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (37% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Agriculture graduates 4 years after graduating ($45,255) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KY (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $11,739 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Agriculture at Kentucky colleges
Every Kentucky college we cover that reports Agriculture graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Kentucky University | $51,065 | $23,656 | $10,990 | 56% |
| 2 | Morehead State University | $45,255 | $25,000 | $9,793 | 52% |
2 more Kentucky colleges offer Agriculture but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Agriculture graduates
Soil and Plant Scientists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +6.7% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Morehead State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Morehead State University
- Acceptance rate: 77% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 52% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $43,197
- Full cost breakdown · all 49 majors · overview
Related majors at Morehead State University
- Agricultural Production Operations—
- Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences—
Morehead State University Agriculture questions
How much do Morehead State University Agriculture graduates earn?
Agriculture graduates of Morehead State University earn a median $45,255 four years after graduating and $34,670 one year after. The U.S. median for Agriculture graduates across 43 colleges is $52,932.
How much debt do Morehead State University Agriculture graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Agriculture graduates of Morehead State University is $25,000, about 55% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $20,699.
Where does Morehead State University rank for Agriculture in Kentucky?
Of 2 Kentucky colleges reporting Agriculture graduate earnings, Morehead State University ranks 2nd. The highest is Western Kentucky University at $51,065.
What jobs do Agriculture graduates get?
A common career is soil and plant scientists, with a median wage of $67,340 in Kentucky and $78,850 nationally.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Morehead State University Agriculture: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/morehead-state-university/majors/agriculture (College Scorecard and BLS data).