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Plant Science And Agronomy Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Plant Science And Agronomy but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Plant Science And Agronomy 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 Plant Science And Agronomy 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 Plant Science And Agronomy 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 Plant Science And Agronomy majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 59,900 |
| 8 | Grounds Maintenance Workers | 41,300 |
| 7 | Agricultural and Food Scientists | 67,200 |
| 6 | First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | 62,000 |
| 5 | Agricultural workers, nec | 41,400 |
| 4 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 70,900 |
| 4 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 58,000 |
| 4 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 68,000 |
| 3 | Retail Salespersons | 67,900 |
| 2 | Unemployed | 0 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Plant Science And Agronomy 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 Plant Science And Agronomy majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 80,000 |
| 6 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 101,000 |
| 5 | First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | 57,800 |
| 5 | Grounds Maintenance Workers | 55,700 |
| 5 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 70,800 |
| 5 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Agricultural and Food Scientists | 103,000 |
| 2 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 94,200 |
| 2 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 145,000 |
| 2 | General and Operations Managers | 102,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Plant Science And Agronomy 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 Plant Science And Agronomy majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Postsecondary Teachers | 101,000 |
| 7 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 136,000 |
| 7 | Agricultural and Food Scientists | 125,000 |
| 6 | Physical Scientists, nec | 143,000 |
| 4 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 75,600 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Education Administrators | 108,000 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 133,000 |
| 3 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 76,000 |
| 2 | Secondary School Teachers | 88,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Plant Science And Agronomy majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Plant Science And Agronomy majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Agricultural production, crops | 66,300 |
| 9 | Landscape and horticultural services | 49,200 |
| 6 | Colleges and universities | 46,600 |
| 5 | Miscellaneous entertainment and recreation services | 58,600 |
| 4 | Retail nurseries and garden stores | 64,800 |
| 4 | All construction | 67,500 |
| 3 | Research, development, and testing services | 73,700 |
| 2 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 2 | Museums, art galleries, and zoos | 44,100 |
| 2 | Administration of economic programs | 70,200 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Plant Science And Agronomy majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Plant Science And Agronomy majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Agricultural production, crops | 88,200 |
| 7 | Colleges and universities | 81,900 |
| 7 | Landscape and horticultural services | 61,100 |
| 5 | Elementary and secondary schools | 56,700 |
| 4 | All construction | 64,800 |
| 4 | Administration of economic programs | 99,800 |
| 4 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 3 | Miscellaneous entertainment and recreation services | 79,000 |
| 3 | Research, development, and testing services | 119,000 |
| 2 | Retail nurseries and garden stores | 67,200 |
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