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Doctoral (Research)-8% vs national median196 grads tracked

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields at Colorado State University

Ranked 13th of 20 doctoral (research) programs in Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$85,856
middle 50%: $58,275 – $111,787
Median · 5 years out
$101,211
middle 50%: $79,787 – $135,976
Median · 10 years out
$128,905
middle 50%: $89,458 – $176,356

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (doctoral (research)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Research doctorate graduates in agricultural sciences earn a median of $86k in their first year. This income grows to $101k by year five and $129k by year ten.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
3.8 yrs
≈ $3,953 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Georgia
$110,259 · 5 yrs out
North Carolina State University
$109,592 · 5 yrs out
Oregon State University
$108,475 · 5 yrs out
Ohio State University (The)
$106,906 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The)
$104,748 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University
$104,691 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
$101,061 · 5 yrs out
Oklahoma State University
$100,394 · 5 yrs out
Texas Tech University
$100,313 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College
$97,091 · 5 yrs out
University of Massachusetts - Amherst
$96,105 · 5 yrs out
University of Missouri - Columbia
$94,549 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Colorado State University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$212,009 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$135,185 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$131,863 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$127,509 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$125,457 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Bachelor's)
$120,903 · 5 yrs out
Fire Protection (Bachelor's)
$120,903 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$115,842 · 5 yrs out
Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's)
$108,642 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Doctorate)
$107,710 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$106,687 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$106,500 · 5 yrs out

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