Agricultural Production Operations at Iowa Lakes Community College
Ranked 12th of 27 associate programs in Agricultural Production Operations by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Agricultural Production Operations (associate) graduates.
Graduates of Iowa Lakes Community College's associate program in Agricultural Production Operations earn a median $41,469 one year after graduating, rising to $58,065 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 3% above the national median of $48,177 for this field, ranking 12th of 27 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.
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