U.S. median for this major: $52,932.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 52% 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 $27,661. College Scorecard.
Agriculture at Virginia colleges
Every Virginia 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 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $53,568 | — | $24,953 | 86% |
| 2 | Virginia State University | $48,778 | $25,545 | $15,840 | 39% |
1 more Virginia college offers Agriculture but has 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 VSU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About VSU
- Acceptance rate: 89% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 39% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $45,543
- Full cost breakdown · all 35 majors · overview
VSU Agriculture questions
How much do VSU Agriculture graduates earn?
Agriculture graduates of Virginia State University earn a median $48,778 four years after graduating. The U.S. median for Agriculture graduates across 43 colleges is $52,932.
How much debt do VSU Agriculture graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Agriculture graduates of Virginia State University is $25,545, about 52% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $20,699.
Where does VSU rank for Agriculture in Virginia?
Of 2 Virginia colleges reporting Agriculture graduate earnings, Virginia State University ranks 2nd. The highest is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University at $53,568.
What jobs do Agriculture graduates get?
A common career is soil and plant scientists, with a median wage of $73,920 in the Richmond, VA area 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: “Virginia State University Agriculture: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/virginia-state-university/majors/agriculture (College Scorecard and BLS data).