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Miscellaneous Agriculture Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Miscellaneous Agriculture but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Miscellaneous 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 Miscellaneous 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 Miscellaneous 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 Miscellaneous Agriculture majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Secondary School Teachers | 58,000 |
| 6 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 54,200 |
| 6 | Managers in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations | 53,900 |
| 5 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 43,900 |
| 5 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 80,600 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 65,100 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 74,500 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 45,400 |
| 3 | Designers | 38,200 |
| 3 | Agricultural workers, nec | 32,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Miscellaneous 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 Miscellaneous Agriculture majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 8 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 83,600 |
| 5 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 74,500 |
| 5 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 95,300 |
| 2 | Secondary School Teachers | 65,500 |
| 2 | Public Relations Specialists | 104,000 |
| 2 | Claims Adjusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and Investigators | 189,000 |
| 2 | Editors, News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents | 64,500 |
| 2 | Management Analysts | 134,000 |
| 2 | Agricultural Inspectors | 63,300 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Miscellaneous 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 Miscellaneous Agriculture majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Postsecondary Teachers | 102,000 |
| 12 | Education Administrators | 88,100 |
| 8 | Secondary School Teachers | 80,100 |
| 8 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 69,400 |
| 5 | Physical Scientists, nec | 71,800 |
| 4 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 109,000 |
| 4 | General and Operations Managers | 112,000 |
| 4 | Education, Training, and Library Workers, nec | 79,600 |
| 4 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 103,000 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |

Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Miscellaneous Agriculture majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Miscellaneous Agriculture majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Elementary and secondary schools | 56,200 |
| 7 | Colleges and universities | 39,600 |
| 4 | Agricultural production, crops | 61,800 |
| 4 | Agricultural production, livestock | 43,900 |
| 3 | Retail nurseries and garden stores | 59,000 |
| 3 | Educational services, n.e.c. | 54,200 |
| 2 | Real estate, including real estate-insurance offices | 77,300 |
| 2 | Management and public relations services | 74,500 |
| 2 | Membership organizations, n.e.c. | 57,300 |
| 2 | Business services, n.e.c. | 37,800 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Miscellaneous Agriculture majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Miscellaneous Agriculture majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Elementary and secondary schools | 71,600 |
| 9 | Colleges and universities | 80,000 |
| 7 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 5 | Agricultural production, crops | 79,900 |
| 4 | Agricultural production, livestock | 64,800 |
| 3 | Administration of economic programs | 79,400 |
| 3 | Membership organizations, n.e.c. | 64,500 |
| 3 | Management and public relations services | 54,300 |
| 2 | All construction | 56,700 |
| 2 | Research, development, and testing services | 39,700 |
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