# University of Massachusetts-Amherst: Agricultural Production Operations (bachelor's)

Amherst, MA. IPEDS 166629, CIP 01.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-massachusetts-amherst/majors/agricultural-production-operations

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $25,439
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $42,520 (U.S. median for this major: $52,516 across 14 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,250 (U.S. median $23,250)
- Rank in MA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,996

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $42,520 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,164 | $41,672 | 15.8 years |
| 30-48k | $10,456 | $42,870 | 16.2 years |
| 48-75k | $12,932 | $53,021 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $18,964 | $77,752 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $30,793 | $126,251 | more than 20 years |

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

## Agricultural Production Operations at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $42,520 | $23,250 | $22,383 | 83% |

## Careers
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage $80,290 Amherst Town-Northampton, MA, $78,740 MA, $73,010 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.3% by 2035
- Soil and Plant Scientists (SOC 19-1013): median wage not reported Amherst Town-Northampton, MA, $69,880 MA, $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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