Agriculture at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Agriculture, consider the program at Purdue University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Purdue University-Main Campus sits in West Lafayette, IN.
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Online & Distance Learning at Purdue University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Purdue University-Main Campus. Of 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Purdue University-Main Campus’s Agriculture program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 76 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #3 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #10 of 521 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #45 of 76 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #262 of 523 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 76 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #3 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #10 of 521 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #45 of 76 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #262 of 523 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus
Students who complete Purdue University-Main Campus’s Agriculture program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,423 |
| 2 years | $45,377 |
| 3 years | $46,858 |
| 4 years | $64,541 |
| 5 years | $84,398 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Agriculture graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus earn a median of $64,541, compared with $79,539 for all Purdue University-Main Campus graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Agriculture graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus stands at $18,116.
Top-Paying Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Those who complete Agriculture program at Purdue University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Agriculture majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products | $109,813 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Animal Scientists | $93,823 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $59,587 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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