Agriculture at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University graduates in agriculture earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Compares for Agriculture
All 43 colleges reporting agriculture 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 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $84,412 | $76,809 | #1 | $64,786 |
| 2 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $71,237 | $72,427 | #2 | $44,994 |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $67,954 | $64,678 | #4 | $53,465 |
| 4 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $64,669 | $58,845 | #11 | $43,101 |
| 5 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $63,600 | $62,487 | #6 | $47,295 |
| 6 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $62,285 | $64,529 | #5 | $55,828 |
| 7 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $61,369 | $55,842 | #21 | — |
| 8 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $61,132 | $65,802 | #3 | $49,781 |
| 9 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $60,598 | $61,610 | #7 | — |
| 10 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $59,213 | $60,202 | #8 | $59,625 |
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| 15 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $57,207 | $56,864 | #18 | $39,696 |
| 16 | Warner University Lake Wales, FL | $56,429 | $60,061 | #9 | $44,154 |
| 17 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $53,969 | $57,916 | #13 | $41,084 |
| 18 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $53,568 | $48,779 | #40 | — |
| 19 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $53,547 | $53,862 | #24 | $39,145 |
| 20 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $53,547 | $53,862 | #25 | $39,145 |
| 21 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $52,997 | $54,775 | #22 | $43,669 |
Other Agriculture Credentials at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,630 | $62,078 | — |
Other Majors at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University agriculture graduates make?
Graduates earn $53,568 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University rank for agriculture?
Among 43 colleges reporting earnings for agriculture graduates, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ranks #18 by median pay four years after graduation, and #40 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is agriculture at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for agriculture ($53,676).
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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.