# Morningside University: Agricultural and Food Products Processing (bachelor's)

Sioux City, IA. IPEDS 154004, CIP 01.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/morningside-university/majors/agricultural-and-food-products-processing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $48,505
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $66,368 (U.S. median for this major: $78,704 across 2 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,969 (U.S. median $25,110)
- Rank in IA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$12,336

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $66,368 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $33,738 | $142,712 | 4.8 years |
| 30-48k | $21,201 | $89,680 | 3.0 years |
| 48-75k | $19,124 | $80,895 | 2.7 years |
| 75-110k | $20,575 | $87,032 | 2.9 years |
| 110k+ | $41,981 | $177,580 | 6.0 years |

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

## Agricultural and Food Products Processing at IA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morningside University | $66,368 | $26,969 | $31,320 | 50% |

## Careers
- Agricultural Inspectors (SOC 45-2011): median wage $49,490 Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, $49,600 IA, $49,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2.3% 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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