Agricultural Production Operations at Kirkwood Community College
Ranked 4th of 5 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Agricultural Production Operations by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Agricultural Production Operations (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.
Graduates of Kirkwood Community College's certificate (1-2 years) program in Agricultural Production Operations earn a median $27,237 one year after graduating, rising to $36,674 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 0% above the national median of $37,316 for this field, ranking 4th of 5 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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