# North Carolina State University at Raleigh: Agriculture (bachelor's)

Raleigh, NC. IPEDS 199193, CIP 01.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/north-carolina-state-university-at-raleigh/majors/agriculture

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,084
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,969 (U.S. median for this major: $52,932 across 43 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,000 (U.S. median $20,699)
- Rank in NC: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,037

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,969 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,382 | $27,060 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $8,758 | $37,134 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $13,334 | $56,536 | 2.8 years |
| 75-110k | $20,087 | $85,169 | 4.2 years |
| 110k+ | $24,652 | $104,524 | 5.1 years |

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

## Agriculture at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $53,969 | $19,000 | $17,303 | 85% |
| North Carolina A & T State University | $46,990 | $28,285 | $10,846 | 57% |

## Careers
- Soil and Plant Scientists (SOC 19-1013): median wage $78,020 Raleigh-Cary, NC, $76,330 NC, $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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