Agriculture at Washington State University
Pullman, WA · Master's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Washington State University graduates in agriculture earn 62% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Washington State University Compares for Agriculture
All 5 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 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $100,333 | $92,285 | #1 | $85,908 |
| 2 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $62,469 | $58,421 | #4 | $57,773 |
| 3 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $62,078 | $56,528 | #5 | $51,630 |
| 4 | Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, TX | $59,177 | $60,166 | #2 | $54,807 |
| 5 | Texas A & M University-Kingsville Kingsville, TX | $58,474 | $59,451 | #3 | $48,802 |
Other Majors at Washington State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering-Related Fields | $155,639 | $127,541 | #3 of 40 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $144,028 | $125,114 | #75 of 861 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $100,873 | $78,425 | #24 of 453 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $94,456 | — | #84 of 211 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $86,450 | $61,853 | #11 of 61 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $77,903 | $56,115 | #18 of 58 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $72,650 | $69,661 | #59 of 243 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $71,438 | $62,589 | #53 of 380 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $63,925 | $54,444 | #10 of 16 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Washington State University agriculture graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $85,908 one year after graduating and $100,333 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Washington State University rank for agriculture?
Among 5 colleges reporting earnings for agriculture graduates, Washington State University ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is agriculture at Washington State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 62% more than the national median for agriculture ($61,941), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,097.
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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.