Agricultural Production Operations at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture
Curtis, NE · Associate's Degree · about 45 graduates a year
Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture graduates in agricultural production operations earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Compares for Agricultural Production Operations
All 17 colleges reporting agricultural production operations 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 | Northeast Community College Norfolk, NE | $71,726 | $74,132 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids, IA | $61,118 | $64,289 | #2 | $42,392 |
| 3 | Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute Wooster, OH | $56,234 | $60,010 | #3 | $33,940 |
| 4 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $56,234 | $60,010 | #4 | $33,940 |
| 5 | Mitchell Technical College Mitchell, SD | $49,700 | $53,497 | #5 | $40,871 |
| 6 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $46,669 | $42,496 | #10 | $36,083 |
| 7 | Northeastern Junior College Sterling, CO | $44,537 | $41,651 | #11 | — |
| 8 | Ellsworth Community College Iowa Falls, IA | $43,863 | $46,139 | #7 | — |
| 9 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $43,361 | $46,533 | #6 | $35,198 |
| 10 | Piedmont Technical College Greenwood, SC | $40,375 | $44,770 | #8 | — |
| 11 | Southern Maine Community College South Portland, ME | $40,025 | $42,536 | #9 | — |
| 12 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $39,559 | $40,886 | #12 | $24,427 |
| 13 | Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Curtis, NE | $39,559 | $40,886 | #13 | $24,427 |
| 14 | Niagara County Community College Sanborn, NY | $35,518 | $33,806 | #16 | $33,131 |
| 15 | Vermont State University Randolph, VT | $34,308 | $35,237 | #14 | — |
| 16 | Northcentral Technical College Wausau, WI | $33,350 | $34,702 | #15 | $28,132 |
Other Majors at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $37,386 | $32,793 | #100 of 124 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture agricultural production operations graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,427 one year after graduating and $39,559 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture rank for agricultural production operations?
Among 17 colleges reporting earnings for agricultural production operations graduates, Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture ranks #13 by median pay four years after graduation, and #13 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is agricultural production operations at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for agricultural production operations ($42,438), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,314.
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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.