Agricultural Mechanization at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates in agricultural mechanization earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Nebraska-Lincoln Compares for Agricultural Mechanization
All 10 colleges reporting agricultural mechanization 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 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $78,890 | $82,983 | #1 | $63,321 |
| 2 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $78,537 | $81,534 | #2 | $63,239 |
| 3 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $78,080 | $71,048 | #7 | $73,053 |
| 4 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $75,958 | $81,443 | #3 | $52,522 |
| 5 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $74,003 | $76,485 | #5 | $59,052 |
| 6 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $73,393 | $78,737 | #4 | $58,806 |
| 7 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $67,746 | $72,922 | #6 | $47,492 |
| 8 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $67,729 | $68,861 | #8 | $63,369 |
| 9 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $60,122 | $64,519 | #9 | — |
| 10 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $58,690 | $60,804 | #10 | $52,387 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Nebraska-Lincoln agricultural mechanization graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $59,052 one year after graduating and $74,003 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Nebraska-Lincoln rank for agricultural mechanization?
Among 10 colleges reporting earnings for agricultural mechanization graduates, University of Nebraska-Lincoln ranks #5 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is agricultural mechanization at University of Nebraska-Lincoln worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for agricultural mechanization ($71,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,500.
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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.