Agricultural Production Operations at Mitchell Technical College
Mitchell, SD · Associate's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Mitchell Technical College graduates in agricultural production operations earn 17% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mitchell Technical 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 | — |
Other Majors at Mitchell Technical College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $73,027 | $58,960 | #135 of 560 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | $70,539 | $49,794 | #22 of 52 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $69,949 | $72,319 | #45 of 60 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $59,442 | $51,832 | #49 of 59 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | $59,256 | $55,301 | #7 of 10 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $55,970 | — | #61 of 117 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $52,992 | $50,348 | #37 of 40 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | — | $50,685 | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | $49,323 | $37,485 | #10 of 12 |
| Human Services | $48,479 | $35,070 | #5 of 65 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | $44,032 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $43,569 | $40,475 | #188 of 225 |
| Geography and Cartography | — | $41,879 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $40,788 | — | #138 of 286 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $38,363 | $35,074 | #392 of 476 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mitchell Technical College agricultural production operations graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,871 one year after graduating and $49,700 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mitchell Technical College rank for agricultural production operations?
Among 17 colleges reporting earnings for agricultural production operations graduates, Mitchell Technical College ranks #5 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is agricultural production operations at Mitchell Technical College worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% more than the national median for agricultural production operations ($42,438), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,000.
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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.