Agricultural Production Operations at Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC · Associate's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
Wilkes Community College graduates in agricultural production operations earn 27% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Wilkes Community College 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 | — |
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| 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 |
| 17 | Wilkes Community College Wilkesboro, NC | $31,127 | $33,404 | #17 | — |
Other Majors at Wilkes Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $68,076 | $62,962 | #916 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $57,849 | — | #443 of 560 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $47,738 | $27,564 | #164 of 176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $47,271 | — | #210 of 426 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $41,409 | — | #424 of 547 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $34,852 | $25,681 | #879 of 947 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $30,091 | — | #467 of 476 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wilkes Community College agricultural production operations graduates make?
Graduates earn $31,127 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wilkes Community College rank for agricultural production operations?
Among 17 colleges reporting earnings for agricultural production operations graduates, Wilkes Community College ranks #17 by median pay four years after graduation, and #17 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is agricultural production operations at Wilkes Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% less than the national median for agricultural production operations ($42,438).
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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.