U.S. median for this major: $52,516.
College Scorecard field of study; 19 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 25% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $23,250.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $27,648. College Scorecard.
Washington State University Agricultural Production Operations: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Washington 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.
Agricultural Production Operations nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Washington 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 | $7,074 | $30,913 | 1.0 years |
| $30–48k | $8,971 | $39,203 | 1.3 years |
| $48–75k | $11,519 | $50,338 | 1.7 years |
| $75–110k | $18,426 | $80,522 | 2.7 years |
| $110k+ | $24,726 | $108,053 | 3.7 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (43% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Agricultural Production Operations graduates 4 years after graduating ($69,708) minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $29,489 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.
Careers for Agricultural Production Operations graduates
Conservation Scientists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.3% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
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 Washington State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Washington State University
- Acceptance rate: 87% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 61% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $68,905
- Full cost breakdown · all 89 majors · overview
Related majors at Washington State University
- Plant Sciences—
- Animal Sciences$41,634
- Agricultural Business—
- Food Science and Technology$68,719
- Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services—
- Agriculture—
Washington State University Agricultural Production Operations questions
How much do Washington State University Agricultural Production Operations graduates earn?
Agricultural Production Operations graduates of Washington State University earn a median $69,708 four years after graduating and $56,743 one year after. The U.S. median for Agricultural Production Operations graduates across 14 colleges is $52,516.
How much debt do Washington State University Agricultural Production Operations graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Agricultural Production Operations graduates of Washington State University is $17,395, about 25% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,250.
Where does Washington State University rank for Agricultural Production Operations in Washington?
Of 1 Washington colleges reporting Agricultural Production Operations graduate earnings, Washington State University ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Agricultural Production Operations graduates get?
A common career is conservation scientists, with a median wage of $78,450 in Washington and $73,010 nationally. Others include soil and plant scientists.
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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: “Washington State University Agricultural Production Operations: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/washington-state-university/majors/agricultural-production-operations (College Scorecard and BLS data).