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Associate-20% vs national median89 grads tracked

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields at Lamar Community College

Ranked 141st of 155 associate programs in Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$29,458
middle 50%: $22,977 – $36,598
Median · 5 years out
$36,993
middle 50%: $26,781 – $47,392
Median · 10 years out
$49,582
middle 50%: $36,805 – $67,570

Salary trajectory

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

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

Graduates of Lamar Community College's associate program in Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields earn a median $29,458 one year after graduating, rising to $49,582 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 20% below the national median of $46,142 for this field, ranking 141st of 155 reporting programs.

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?

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

Paid off in
10.9 yrs
≈ $13,449 total interest

Same major at other universities

Community College of Denver
$39,027 · 5 yrs out
Cuyahoga Community College
$38,991 · 5 yrs out
Trident Technical College
$38,933 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
$38,692 · 5 yrs out
Colorado Mountain College
$38,164 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Western Community College
$37,935 · 5 yrs out
Southeastern Community College
$36,591 · 5 yrs out
Tri-County Technical College
$36,528 · 5 yrs out
Central Wyoming College
$36,491 · 5 yrs out
Southwestern Illinois College
$36,215 · 5 yrs out
Midland College
$36,215 · 5 yrs out
Holyoke Community College
$36,019 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Lamar Community College

Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$70,664 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$70,664 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Certificate)
$64,138 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Certificate)
$60,880 · 5 yrs out
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Certificate)
$58,249 · 5 yrs out
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate)
$42,157 · 5 yrs out
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate)
$42,157 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Certificate)
$39,655 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services (Associate)
$37,454 · 5 yrs out
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Certificate)
$32,883 · 5 yrs out
Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services (Certificate)
$28,969 · 5 yrs out
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Certificate)
$28,969 · 5 yrs out

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