# Virginia State University: Agriculture (bachelor's)

Petersburg, VA. IPEDS 234155, CIP 01.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/virginia-state-university/majors/agriculture

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,778 (U.S. median for this major: $52,932 across 43 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,545 (U.S. median $20,699)
- Rank in VA: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Agriculture at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $53,568 | not reported | $24,953 | 86% |
| Virginia State University | $48,778 | $25,545 | $15,840 | 39% |

## Careers
- Soil and Plant Scientists (SOC 19-1013): median wage $73,920 Richmond, VA, $73,920 VA, $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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