Field of study · CIP 01.04
Agricultural and Food Products Processing
Offered at 19 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 8 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 5 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 5 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 1 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas State University | KS | $87,336 | $86,993 | $16,862 |
| 2 | Ohio State University-Main Campus | OH | — | $68,178 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Related fields
Animal SciencesBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $56,994Food Science and TechnologyBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $73,733Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, OtherBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $68,064Agriculture, GeneralBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $54,778Agricultural Business and ManagementBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $70,664Agricultural Production OperationsBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $52,092Agricultural Public ServicesBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $57,736Plant SciencesBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $58,185
