Agricultural Business and Management: earnings, debt, and careers
CIP 01.01. Official graduate outcomes from the U.S. Department of Education across 660 programs, and the careers this field is linked to.
Graduate earnings by credential level
| Credential | Programs | Graduates (recent year) | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Typical program median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate certificate | 190 | 1,525 | $36,907 | $43,930 | $10,000 3 programs |
| Associate's degree | 245 | 1,807 | $40,343 | $47,825 | $10,484 10 programs |
| Bachelor's degree | 140 | 4,916 | $54,084 | $66,647 | $19,062 60 programs |
| Master's degree | 54 | 328 | $68,127 | $90,332 | Data unavailable |
| Doctoral degree | 23 | 31 | Data unavailable | $122,650 | Data unavailable |
| Graduate certificate | 8 | 5 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
National earnings are published by the Department of Education for each field and credential level Verified data. Typical program median debt is ConnectPrep's calculation: the median across programs of each program's median federal debt Calculated estimate. It covers federal loans only.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Undergraduate certificate programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgewater College MN · Public · 21 graduates measured | $52,027 | $50,046 | Data unavailable |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University OK · Public · 20 graduates measured | $30,119 | Data unavailable | $11,145 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Associate's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State College of Science ND · Public · 25 graduates measured | $55,969 | $45,051 | $11,349 |
| Bismarck State College ND · Public · 27 graduates measured | $50,120 | $58,392 | $12,000 |
| Lake Area Technical College SD · Public · 121 graduates measured | $49,340 | $48,305 | $12,000 |
| Des Moines Area Community College IA · Public · 18 graduates measured | $47,636 | $55,546 | $8,451 |
| Southeast Community College Area NE · Public · 24 graduates measured | $44,691 | $48,497 | $8,381 |
| Kirkwood Community College IA · Public · 17 graduates measured | $39,183 | $50,182 | Data unavailable |
| Northeast Community College NE · Public · 22 graduates measured | $34,468 | $44,808 | $6,101 |
| Stautzenberger College-Maumee OH · Private, for-profit · 22 graduates measured | $32,366 | $32,027 | Data unavailable |
| Stautzenberger College-Brecksville OH · Private, for-profit · 22 graduates measured | $32,366 | $32,027 | Data unavailable |
| Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College IL · Private, for-profit · 22 graduates measured | $32,366 | $32,027 | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Bachelor's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University NY · Private, nonprofit · 165 graduates measured | $101,659 | $145,218 | $13,500 |
| California State University-Bakersfield CA · Public · 23 graduates measured | $68,023 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of Maryland-College Park MD · Public · 23 graduates measured | $64,316 | $78,577 | Data unavailable |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign IL · Public · 216 graduates measured | $64,122 | $86,646 | $16,358 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo CA · Public · 70 graduates measured | $62,504 | $88,396 | $14,500 |
| Purdue University-Main Campus IN · Public · 116 graduates measured | $61,552 | $65,900 | $12,662 |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities MN · Public · 59 graduates measured | $61,224 | $69,498 | $17,750 |
| North Dakota State University-Main Campus ND · Public · 43 graduates measured | $60,195 | $77,296 | $19,424 |
| Michigan State University MI · Public · 56 graduates measured | $60,048 | $69,108 | $15,333 |
| Iowa State University IA · Public · 175 graduates measured | $59,562 | $67,529 | $16,500 |
| University of Wisconsin-Platteville WI · Public · 77 graduates measured | $59,363 | $66,059 | $20,845 |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls WI · Public · 65 graduates measured | $58,835 | $57,307 | $15,394 |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale IL · Public · 23 graduates measured | $57,925 | $71,910 | Data unavailable |
| University of Missouri-Columbia MO · Public · 48 graduates measured | $57,745 | $82,831 | $16,750 |
| Utah State University UT · Public · 41 graduates measured | $57,422 | $57,744 | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Master's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University-Main Campus IN · Public · 18 graduates measured | $173,293 | $155,217 | Data unavailable |
| Texas A&M University-College Station TX · Public · 19 graduates measured | $82,807 | $88,075 | Data unavailable |
| Kansas State University KS · Public · 27 graduates measured | $74,336 | $115,779 | Data unavailable |
| University of Georgia GA · Public · 16 graduates measured | $69,133 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Careers linked to Agricultural Business and Management
| Occupation | Median wage, all workers | Change 2025 to 2035 | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers | $89,900 | -3.4% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Computer user support specialists | $61,860 | -3.5% | Some college, no degree |
| Economists | $124,720 | +4.7% | Master's degree |
| Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary | $98,700 | +2.9% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Economics teachers, postsecondary | $123,920 | +2.4% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Farm and home management educators | $60,220 | -3.2% | Master's degree |
| Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products | $72,080 | -0.9% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers | $69,500 | +0.1% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| First-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers | $59,320 | +3.8% | High school diploma or equivalent |
Occupations mapped to this field in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. Occupation wages describe all workers, not recent graduates.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 Crosswalk. CIP 2020 and SOC 2018 taxonomies. Published April 30, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, National. May 2025 reference period. Published April 30, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, Table 1.2: Occupational projections, 2025-35, and worker characteristics, 2025. Base year 2025, projected year 2035. Published August 27, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Detailed CIP codes in this field (7)
- 01.0101 Agricultural Business and Management, General
- 01.0102 Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
- 01.0103 Agricultural Economics
- 01.0104 Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
- 01.0105 Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
- 01.0106 Agricultural Business Technology/Technician
- 01.0199 Agricultural Business and Management, Other