Field of study · CIP 01.13
Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs
Offered at 40 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 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 13 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 24 | $34,875 | $77,289 | $23,499 |
"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 | The University of Findlay | OH | $26,913 | $93,280 | $25,250 |
| 2 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst | MA | $33,653 | $83,073 | $24,500 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | PA | $37,406 | $77,289 | $23,499 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | PA | $37,406 | $77,289 | $23,499 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | PA | $37,406 | $77,289 | $23,499 |
| 6 | University of Delaware | DE | $31,571 | $70,467 | $26,000 |
| 7 | University of Nevada-Reno | NV | $34,875 | $59,088 | $23,225 |
| 8 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | NE | $36,570 | $52,349 | $21,516 |
| 9 | University of Arizona | AZ | $29,901 | $45,403 | $20,500 |
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
Quick answers
- How much do agriculture/veterinary preparatory programs graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in agriculture/veterinary preparatory programs reports median earnings of $34,875. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
