# California State University-Chico: Agriculture (bachelor's)

Chico, CA. IPEDS 110538, CIP 01.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/california-state-university-chico/majors/agriculture

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $61,369 (U.S. median for this major: $52,932 across 43 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $15,000 (U.S. median $20,699)
- Rank in CA: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Agriculture at CA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $84,412 | $21,903 | $16,665 | 86% |
| California State University-Stanislaus | $64,669 | not reported | $6,067 | 54% |
| California State University-Chico | $61,369 | $15,000 | $14,480 | 63% |

## Careers
- Soil and Plant Scientists (SOC 19-1013): median wage not reported Chico, CA, $91,930 CA, $78,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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