U.S. median for this major: $47,620.
College Scorecard field of study; 26 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 57% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,155.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $39,694. College Scorecard.
Pennsylvania State University Agriculture / Veterinary Preparatory Programs: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
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 / Veterinary Preparatory Programs nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Pennsylvania 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 | $19,845 | $83,349 | 7.0 years |
| $30–48k | $20,049 | $84,206 | 7.1 years |
| $48–75k | $25,667 | $107,801 | 9.1 years |
| $75–110k | $31,834 | $133,703 | 11.3 years |
| $110k+ | $37,831 | $158,890 | 13.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (70% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Agriculture / Veterinary Preparatory Programs graduates 4 years after graduating ($47,620) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $11,823 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 / Veterinary Preparatory Programs at Pennsylvania colleges
Every Pennsylvania college we cover that reports Agriculture / Veterinary Preparatory Programs 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 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | $47,620 | $27,000 | $18,220 | 18% |
| 2 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | $47,620 | $27,000 | $22,585 | 26% |
| 3 | Pennsylvania State University | $47,620 | $27,000 | $32,875 | 86% |
What families pay at Pennsylvania State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Pennsylvania State University
- Acceptance rate: 61% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 86% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $63,435
- Full cost breakdown · all 141 majors · overview
Related majors at Pennsylvania State University
- Animal Sciences$49,772
- Plant Sciences$52,329
- Agriculture$52,932
- Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services$69,540
- Agricultural Public Services—
- Agricultural / Animal / Plant / Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other$80,105
Pennsylvania State University Agriculture / Veterinary Preparatory Programs questions
How much do Pennsylvania State University Agriculture / Veterinary Preparatory Programs graduates earn?
Agriculture / Veterinary Preparatory Programs graduates of Pennsylvania State University earn a median $47,620 four years after graduating and $28,939 one year after. The U.S. median for Agriculture / Veterinary Preparatory Programs graduates across 8 colleges is $47,620.
How much debt do Pennsylvania State University Agriculture / Veterinary Preparatory Programs graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Agriculture / Veterinary Preparatory Programs graduates of Pennsylvania State University is $27,000, about 57% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,155.
Is Pennsylvania State University a good school for Agriculture / Veterinary Preparatory Programs in Pennsylvania?
On pay, Agriculture / Veterinary Preparatory Programs graduates of Pennsylvania State University earn $47,620 four years out, $0 above the median for the same major across 3 Pennsylvania colleges ($47,620) and $0 above the U.S. median ($47,620). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Pennsylvania State University rank for Agriculture / Veterinary Preparatory Programs in Pennsylvania?
Of 3 Pennsylvania colleges reporting Agriculture / Veterinary Preparatory Programs graduate earnings, Pennsylvania State University ranks 3rd. The highest is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley at $47,620.
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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: “Pennsylvania State University Agriculture / Veterinary Preparatory Programs: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-main-campus/majors/agriculture-veterinary-preparatory-programs (College Scorecard and BLS data).