Agriculture at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO · Master's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Colorado State University-Fort Collins graduates in agriculture earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Colorado State University-Fort Collins Compares for Agriculture
All 5 colleges reporting agriculture earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $100,333 | $92,285 | #1 | $85,908 |
| 2 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $62,469 | $58,421 | #4 | $57,773 |
| 3 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $62,078 | $56,528 | #5 | $51,630 |
| 4 | Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, TX | $59,177 | $60,166 | #2 | $54,807 |
| 5 | Texas A & M University-Kingsville Kingsville, TX | $58,474 | $59,451 | #3 | $48,802 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Colorado State University-Fort Collins agriculture graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,773 one year after graduating and $62,469 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Colorado State University-Fort Collins rank for agriculture?
Among 5 colleges reporting earnings for agriculture graduates, Colorado State University-Fort Collins ranks #2 by median pay four years after graduation, and #4 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is agriculture at Colorado State University-Fort Collins worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for agriculture ($61,941), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,108.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.