Agricultural Engineering programs
CIP 1403 · Engineering · ranked by median earnings four years after completion
26 institutions report graduate earnings for Agricultural Engineering programs (College Scorecard, 2024-25). Across them the median is $84,994 four years after completion, with a typical debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.26× and 95% of graduates earning above the federal earnings threshold. Indicatively, all 28 programs with a benchmark clear the earnings-premium benchmark used by the 2025 federal test (effective July 1, 2026).
| # | Institution | Earn 4yr | % > threshold | Median debt | Debt/earn | Earnings premium | 2 of 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornell UniversityNY · Bachelor's | $99,600 n=50 | 94% 5yr | $14,814 | 0.15× | Above +162% | Clears 2/2 |
| 2 | University of Nebraska-LincolnNE · Bachelor's | $96,908 n=16 | 100% 1yr | — | — | Above +161% | — |
| 3 | University of Maryland-College ParkMD · Bachelor's | $93,440 n=44 | 97% 5yr | $22,437 | 0.24× | Above +122% | Clears 2/2 |
| 4 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoCA · Bachelor's | $92,603 n=40 | 90% 1yr | $15,374 | 0.17× | Above +141% | Clears 2/2 |
| 5 | University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignIL · Bachelor's | $89,400 n=122 | 93% 5yr | $19,500 | 0.22× | Above +137% | Clears 2/2 |
| 6 | Iowa State UniversityIA · Bachelor's | $88,576 n=78 | 96% 5yr | $20,750 | 0.23× | Above +130% | Clears 2/2 |
| 7 | Clemson UniversitySC · Bachelor's | $88,338 n=25 | 94% 5yr | $20,500 | 0.23× | Above +157% | Clears 2/2 |
| 8 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityVA · Bachelor's | $88,315 n=49 | 95% 5yr | $26,125 | 0.30× | Above +132% | Clears 2/2 |
| 9 | Iowa State UniversityIA · Master's | $87,824 n=19 | — | — | — | Above +48% | — |
| 10 | Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusPA · Bachelor's | $87,564 n=55 | 100% 5yr | $27,000 | 0.31× | Above +132% | Clears 2/2 |
| 11 | Michigan State UniversityMI · Bachelor's | $86,498 n=46 | 89% 5yr | $28,000 | 0.32× | Above +147% | Clears 2/2 |
| 12 | Purdue University-Main CampusIN · Bachelor's | $86,306 n=54 | 100% 5yr | $20,000 | 0.23× | Above +130% | Clears 2/2 |
| 13 | Texas A&M University-College StationTX · Bachelor's | $85,393 n=40 | 96% 5yr | $18,000 | 0.21× | Above +139% | Clears 2/2 |
| 14 | The University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleTN · Bachelor's | $85,141 n=18 | — | — | — | Above +143% | — |
| 15 | North Carolina State University at RaleighNC · Bachelor's | $84,848 n=47 | 100% 5yr | $25,000 | 0.29× | Above +147% | Clears 2/2 |
| 16 | North Dakota State University-Main CampusND · Bachelor's | $84,529 n=22 | 100% 5yr | $22,500 | 0.27× | Above +106% | Clears 2/2 |
| 17 | Oklahoma State University-Main CampusOK · Bachelor's | $83,517 n=21 | 95% 1yr | $19,875 | 0.24× | Above +136% | — |
| 18 | University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMN · Bachelor's | $82,946 n=39 | 100% 5yr | $23,742 | 0.29× | Above +108% | Clears 2/2 |
| 19 | Ohio State University-Main CampusOH · Bachelor's | $81,917 n=143 | 95% 5yr | $24,744 | 0.30× | Above +123% | Clears 2/2 |
| 20 | Oregon State UniversityOR · Bachelor's | $81,691 n=28 | 75% 1yr | $24,057 | 0.29× | Above +122% | — |
| 21 | Oregon State University-Cascades CampusOR · Bachelor's | $81,691 n=28 | 75% 1yr | $24,057 | 0.29× | Above +122% | — |
| 22 | Kansas State UniversityKS · Bachelor's | $81,376 n=28 | 87% 1yr | $18,757 | 0.23× | Above +124% | — |
| 23 | South Dakota State UniversitySD · Bachelor's | $79,322 n=19 | — | $27,000 | 0.34× | Above +115% | — |
| 24 | University of Wisconsin-MadisonWI · Bachelor's | $78,368 n=63 | 89% 5yr | $19,970 | 0.26× | Above +101% | Clears 2/2 |
| 25 | University of Wisconsin-River FallsWI · Bachelor's | $71,715 n=24 | 90% 5yr | $22,735 | 0.32× | Above +84% | Clears 2/2 |
| 26 | University of KentuckyKY · Bachelor's | $68,605 n=36 | 90% 5yr | $19,500 | 0.28× | Above +98% | Clears 2/2 |
| 27 | SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at CobleskillNY · Bachelor's | $66,694 n=16 | — | — | — | Above +75% | — |
| 28 | SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at CobleskillNY · Associate | $63,815 n=18 | 97% 5yr | $12,000 | 0.19× | Above +68% | Clears 2/2 |
% > threshold is ED's own share of graduates earning above the federal earnings threshold, taken from the best available measurement window (4-, 5- or 1-year) pooled across all nine College Scorecard Field-of-Study releases; a chip marks any figure not on the 4-year window. Earnings premium compares median earnings four years out to the U.S. Census ACS median for a high-school graduate (undergraduate credentials) or bachelor's-degree holder (graduate credentials) in the institution's state. 2 of 3 yrs flags programs below that benchmark in two of the latest three reported cohort-years — the statutory trigger under the 2025 federal earnings-premium test (effective July 1, 2026). Indicative estimates; the Department of Education's official determination may differ. Figures lag the current year by 2–3 years.
| State | Median earn 4yr | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $66,694 | 3 |
States with at least 3 reporting Agricultural Engineering programs, by median graduate earnings.
Which colleges have the highest-paying Agricultural Engineering programs?
By median earnings four years after completion, the highest-paying Agricultural Engineering programs in this dataset are Cornell University ($99,600), University of Nebraska-Lincoln ($96,908), University of Maryland-College Park ($93,440). Earnings reflect College Scorecard field-of-study data (2024-25) and vary by credential level and location.
Are Agricultural Engineering programs at risk under the federal earnings-premium test?
Indicatively, 0 of the 28 Agricultural Engineering programs with both earnings and a state/national benchmark have median graduate earnings below the earnings-premium benchmark used by the 2025 federal test (effective July 1, 2026), under which a program can lose Title IV eligibility if its graduates earn less than a typical worker without the credential for 2 of 3 years. This estimate uses College Scorecard earnings vs U.S. Census ACS medians; the Department of Education's official determination uses its own cohort definition and may differ.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard Field of Study, 2014–15 through 2022–23 cohorts plus the most-recent snapshot (2024-25); threshold pass-rates pooled across all nine releases. Earnings-premium benchmarks from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS). Compiled by Ibex Insights. See the methodology.