Agricultural Engineering at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE · Bachelor's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates in agricultural engineering earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Nebraska-Lincoln Compares for Agricultural Engineering
All 26 colleges reporting agricultural engineering 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 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $99,600 | $94,799 | #3 | $54,435 |
| 2 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $96,908 | $100,158 | #1 | $73,907 |
| 3 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $93,440 | $82,005 | #20 | $69,848 |
| 4 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $92,603 | $84,263 | #17 | $72,713 |
| 5 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $89,400 | $87,835 | #11 | $62,032 |
| 6 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $88,576 | $93,171 | #5 | $72,376 |
| 7 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $88,338 | $97,953 | #2 | — |
| 8 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $88,315 | $80,419 | #22 | $75,434 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $87,564 | $89,053 | #10 | $62,382 |
| 10 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $86,498 | $91,202 | #8 | $65,396 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Nebraska-Lincoln agricultural engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $73,907 one year after graduating and $96,908 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Nebraska-Lincoln rank for agricultural engineering?
Among 26 colleges reporting earnings for agricultural engineering graduates, University of Nebraska-Lincoln ranks #2 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is agricultural engineering at University of Nebraska-Lincoln worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for agricultural engineering ($84,624).
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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.