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Doctoral (Professional)-3% vs national median2,240 grads tracked

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields at Iowa State University of Science & Technology

Ranked 12th of 15 doctoral (professional) programs in Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$84,248
middle 50%: $65,611 – $100,476
Median · 5 years out
$103,027
middle 50%: $81,557 – $129,628
Median · 10 years out
$107,686
middle 50%: $82,811 – $146,359

Salary trajectory

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

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

Professional doctorate graduates in Agricultural Sciences from Iowa State University earn $84,248 in year 1. Median earnings rise to $107,686 by year 10.

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
3.8 yrs
≈ $3,997 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
$111,491 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
$108,375 · 5 yrs out
Purdue University
$108,290 · 5 yrs out
Ohio State University (The)
$107,997 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
$107,848 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College
$105,787 · 5 yrs out
North Carolina State University
$105,244 · 5 yrs out
University of Georgia
$104,864 · 5 yrs out
Oregon State University
$103,489 · 5 yrs out
Colorado State University
$102,183 · 5 yrs out
University of Missouri - Columbia
$100,947 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Madison
$100,574 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Iowa State University of Science & Technology

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$147,324 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$146,317 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$136,278 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$118,825 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Doctorate)
$116,045 · 5 yrs out
Social Sciences (Doctorate)
$115,806 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (Doctorate)
$113,881 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$110,315 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$107,785 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$107,597 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$104,160 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$104,015 · 5 yrs out

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