# Agricultural Business (bachelor's degree)

CIP 01.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/agricultural-business

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $65,882 across 77 colleges (middle half $58,493–$70,219); median federal debt $20,000
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Agriculture Production And Management: median $63,242 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers, Ranchers, And Other Agricultural Managers | 11% | $89,900 | -3.4% |
| Other Managers | 4% | not reported | — |
| Other Agricultural Workers | 4% | not reported | — |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale And Manufacturing | 3% | $76,460 | — |
| Retail Salespersons | 2% | $35,410 | -0.3% |
| Credit Counselors And Loan Officers | 2% | $73,940 | 1.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors Of Retail Sales Workers | 2% | $48,520 | -3.7% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2% | $44,770 | -5.3% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| AR | $57,590 (6) | — |
| CA | $66,464 (4) | $76,144 (163) |
| CT | $65,882 (5) | — |
| IA | — | $75,562 (102) |
| IL | — | $60,915 (145) |
| MO | $54,515 (6) | $58,094 (112) |
| PA | $73,471 (3) | — |
| TX | $58,648 (6) | $73,321 (133) |
| WI | $66,059 (3) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (CA): $88,396
2. University of Florida (FL): $70,862
3. California State University-Fresno (CA): $67,731
4. California State University-Chico (CA): $65,198
5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VA): $62,398
6. California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (CA): $48,033

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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