# University of New Hampshire: Agricultural Production Operations (bachelor's)

Durham, NH. IPEDS 183044, CIP 01.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-new-hampshire-main-campus/majors/agricultural-production-operations

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,231
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,528 (U.S. median for this major: $52,516 across 14 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $23,250)
- Rank in NH: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,988

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,528 minus $41,763 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,523 | $68,075 | 11.8 years |
| 30-48k | $17,476 | $72,001 | 12.5 years |
| 48-75k | $19,446 | $80,118 | 13.9 years |
| 75-110k | $22,815 | $93,998 | 16.3 years |
| 110k+ | $28,588 | $117,783 | more than 20 years |

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

## Agricultural Production Operations at NH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Hampshire | $47,528 | $27,000 | $23,805 | 76% |

## Careers
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage $78,580 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $74,650 NH, $73,010 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.3% by 2035
- Soil and Plant Scientists (SOC 19-1013): median wage $69,880 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, not reported NH, $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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