Agricultural Production Operations
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $41,868 | $36,528 to $48,942 | 18 | 72% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,186 | $38,189 to $59,087 | 20 | 95% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +3% (2023 to 2033), about 132,800 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $83,770 | -1.3% | 85,500 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $35,120 | -5% | 31,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $57,320 | +2.5% | 8,500 |
| Conservation Scientists | $68,750 | +3.4% | 2,500 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $68,240 | +5.4% | 1,700 |
| Animal Breeders | $47,540 | +2.4% | 1,200 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, so this lists where the major commonly leads, not any one graduate's job.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.