Agriculture Degree — Jobs & Salaries

Career paths for agriculture graduates in farming, food science, and natural resource management.

Avg. Median Salary

$71,712

Highest Paying

$98,590

Entry-Level

$49,630

Career Paths

Career Paths with a Agriculture Degree

#	Job Title	Median Salary	Salary Range	Jobs
1	Agricultural Engineers	$98,590	$68,060 – $166,460	1,480
2	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$89,900	$54,320 – $160,020	6,500
3	Food Scientists and Technologists	$88,720	$52,920 – $145,280	13,060
4	Soil and Plant Scientists	$78,850	$48,680 – $138,120	15,730
5	Conservation Scientists	$73,010	$47,550 – $110,410	25,950
6	Animal Scientists	$68,940	$44,350 – $166,000	3,100
7	Farm and Home Management Educators	$60,220	$37,650 – $85,060	8,220
8	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$59,320	$38,990 – $91,770	27,960
9	Agricultural Inspectors	$49,940	$37,020 – $79,580	14,410
10	Agricultural Technicians	$49,630	$35,980 – $76,480	15,130

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS. Degree-to-occupation mapping based on common career paths.