Agricultural Production Operations at Delaware Valley University
Doylestown, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Delaware Valley University 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 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Delaware Valley University Compares for Agricultural Production Operations
All 14 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 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $83,779 | $86,797 | #1 | $62,869 |
| 2 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $71,868 | $77,101 | #3 | $56,835 |
| 3 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $69,708 | $64,116 | #4 | $56,743 |
| 4 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $69,160 | $83,913 | #2 | — |
| 5 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $61,639 | $58,419 | #6 | $47,297 |
| 6 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $58,236 | $52,991 | #9 | — |
| 7 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $53,450 | $60,522 | #5 | $40,047 |
| 8 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $51,582 | $57,196 | #7 | $30,825 |
| 9 | Delaware Valley University Doylestown, PA | $49,746 | $50,592 | #10 | $28,814 |
| 10 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $47,528 | $43,778 | #11 | $29,231 |
| 11 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $46,843 | $53,040 | #8 | $35,167 |
| 12 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $42,520 | $37,443 | #12 | $25,439 |
Other Majors at Delaware Valley University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Science and Technology | $70,222 | — | #17 of 29 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,210 | $36,232 | #526 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $62,317 | $39,673 | #94 of 660 |
| Biology | $55,244 | $40,692 | #521 of 841 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $53,349 | $47,802 | #67 of 77 |
| Animal Sciences | $49,225 | $38,378 | #39 of 78 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $48,732 | $29,383 | #39 of 59 |
| Plant Sciences | $48,031 | — | #36 of 44 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | — | $47,375 | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $40,575 | $27,287 | #42 of 52 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $39,903 | — |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $38,899 | $28,178 | #36 of 37 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Delaware Valley University agricultural production operations graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,814 one year after graduating and $49,746 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Delaware Valley University rank for agricultural production operations?
Among 14 colleges reporting earnings for agricultural production operations graduates, Delaware Valley University ranks #9 by median pay four years after graduation, and #10 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is agricultural production operations at Delaware Valley University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for agricultural production operations ($53,588), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,500.
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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.