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Agricultural Economics Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Agricultural Economics but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Agricultural Economics 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 Agricultural Economics 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 Agricultural Economics 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 Agricultural Economics majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 52,400 |
| 6 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 89,500 |
| 5 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 65,100 |
| 4 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 66,400 |
| 4 | Credit Counselors and Loan Officers | 89,500 |
| 3 | Accountants and Auditors | 63,500 |
| 3 | Retail Salespersons | 103,000 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 49,700 |
| 2 | Managers in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations | 93,400 |
| 2 | Constructions Managers | 73,300 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Agricultural Economics 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 Agricultural Economics majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 75,200 |
| 5 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 120,000 |
| 5 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 121,000 |
| 4 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 126,000 |
| 4 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 213,000 |
| 3 | Financial Managers | 138,000 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Managers in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations | 154,000 |
| 3 | Credit Counselors and Loan Officers | 121,000 |
| 3 | Accountants and Auditors | 75,600 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Agricultural Economics 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 Agricultural Economics majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 200,000 |
| 7 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 142,000 |
| 6 | Financial Managers | 167,000 |
| 5 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 186,000 |
| 4 | Postsecondary Teachers | 105,000 |
| 4 | Accountants and Auditors | 110,000 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Managers in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations | 165,000 |
| 3 | Education Administrators | 128,000 |
| 2 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 77,400 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Agricultural Economics majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Agricultural Economics majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Agricultural production, crops | 56,700 |
| 6 | All construction | 61,100 |
| 5 | Banking | 77,300 |
| 5 | Insurance | 74,400 |
| 4 | Agricultural production, livestock | 43,400 |
| 3 | Colleges and universities | 66,800 |
| 3 | Administration of economic programs | 94,100 |
| 3 | Retail nurseries and garden stores | 79,800 |
| 3 | Security, commodity brokerage, and investment companies | 80,000 |
| 3 | Elementary and secondary schools | 49,400 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Agricultural Economics majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Agricultural Economics majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Agricultural production, crops | 95,600 |
| 6 | Banking | 146,000 |
| 4 | Elementary and secondary schools | 61,700 |
| 4 | Insurance | 122,000 |
| 4 | All construction | 102,000 |
| 4 | Administration of economic programs | 121,000 |
| 4 | Real estate, including real estate-insurance offices | 80,000 |
| 4 | Security, commodity brokerage, and investment companies | 177,000 |
| 3 | Agricultural production, livestock | 58,800 |
| 3 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
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