Agricultural Mechanization
Offered at 99 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 | 36 | — | $61,853 | — |
| Associate | 47 | $60,547 | $69,605 | $12,000 |
| Bachelor's | 16 | $61,751 | $76,154 | $18,750 |
"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.
One year after finishing, a typical associate program in this field reports median earnings of $60,547, versus $61,751 for a typical bachelor's program.
Highest-earning certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northeast Iowa Community College | IA | $62,594 | $68,906 | $7,776 |
| 2 | Northwood Technical College | WI | — | $67,187 | — |
| 3 | Kishwaukee College | IL | — | $65,650 | — |
| 4 | Perry Technical Institute | WA | $51,924 | $61,853 | $7,892 |
| 5 | Reedley College | CA | — | $58,214 | — |
| 6 | Southwest Wisconsin Technical College | WI | — | $57,658 | — |
| 7 | Shasta College | CA | — | $34,822 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning associate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Owens Community College | OH | $59,375 | $88,708 | — |
| 2 | North Dakota State College of Science | ND | $72,244 | $78,973 | $12,000 |
| 3 | Navarro College | TX | — | $77,539 | — |
| 4 | Fort Hays Tech North Central | KS | — | $71,423 | — |
| 5 | University of Northwestern Ohio | OH | $52,943 | $71,089 | $18,500 |
| 6 | Walla Walla Community College | WA | — | $70,975 | — |
| 7 | Kirkwood Community College | IA | $72,269 | $68,236 | — |
| 8 | Wake Technical Community College | NC | — | $66,274 | — |
| 9 | Mitchell Technical College | SD | $55,042 | $62,304 | $12,000 |
| 10 | Lake Land College | IL | $61,521 | $61,648 | — |
| 11 | Garden City Community College | KS | $60,547 | — | — |
| 12 | South Georgia Technical College | GA | — | $56,598 | — |
| 13 | Spoon River College | IL | — | $48,996 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas State University | KS | — | $85,824 | — |
| 2 | Purdue University-Main Campus | IN | $63,519 | $82,219 | — |
| 3 | Iowa State University | IA | $69,450 | $79,073 | $17,313 |
| 4 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | NE | $61,751 | $78,905 | — |
| 5 | University of Missouri-Columbia | MO | $58,944 | $76,154 | — |
| 6 | Sam Houston State University | TX | $59,342 | $73,113 | $18,750 |
| 7 | South Dakota State University | SD | $64,756 | $72,926 | $19,569 |
| 8 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | CA | $68,847 | — | — |
| 9 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | NC | $54,479 | $67,403 | — |
| 10 | University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez | PR | $26,557 | $43,332 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do agricultural mechanization graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in agricultural mechanization reports median earnings of $61,751. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
