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General Agriculture Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in General Agriculture but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in General Agriculture but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for General Agriculture majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for General Agriculture majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of General Agriculture majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 56,200 |
| 5 | Agricultural workers, nec | 42,800 |
| 5 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 81,000 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 62,400 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 74,800 |
| 3 | Retail Salespersons | 46,400 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 2 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 56,200 |
| 2 | Grounds Maintenance Workers | 47,500 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | 57,800 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for General Agriculture majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of General Agriculture majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 68,600 |
| 5 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 5 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 84,300 |
| 4 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 112,000 |
| 3 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 110,000 |
| 2 | Agricultural workers, nec | 37,800 |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 67,500 |
| 2 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 113,000 |
| 2 | Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers | 61,800 |
| 1 | Grounds Maintenance Workers | 48,900 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for General Agriculture majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of General Agriculture majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Postsecondary Teachers | 103,000 |
| 6 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 129,000 |
| 5 | Veterinarians | 122,000 |
| 4 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 73,500 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 136,000 |
| 3 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 115,000 |
| 3 | Education Administrators | 107,000 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 32,600 |
| 2 | Physical Scientists, nec | 100,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for General Agriculture majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of General Agriculture majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Agricultural production, crops | 58,000 |
| 6 | Agricultural production, livestock | 49,500 |
| 5 | Elementary and secondary schools | 57,800 |
| 4 | All construction | 60,600 |
| 4 | Colleges and universities | 49,000 |
| 3 | Administration of economic programs | 60,200 |
| 3 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 3 | Retail nurseries and garden stores | 67,200 |
| 2 | Landscape and horticultural services | 49,500 |
| 2 | Insurance | 64,800 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for General Agriculture majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of General Agriculture majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Agricultural production, crops | 75,500 |
| 5 | Elementary and secondary schools | 66,100 |
| 5 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 5 | All construction | 54,400 |
| 4 | Agricultural production, livestock | 50,500 |
| 4 | Colleges and universities | 78,300 |
| 3 | Administration of economic programs | 97,700 |
| 2 | Eating and drinking places | 42,700 |
| 2 | Hospitals | 82,600 |
| 2 | Veterinary services | 99,700 |
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