Master's-9% vs national median239 grads tracked
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Ranked 22nd of 43 master's programs in Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$55,246
middle 50%: $40,274 – $67,366
Median · 5 years out
$72,181
middle 50%: $52,872 – $94,628
Median · 10 years out
$86,868
middle 50%: $68,045 – $118,879
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (master's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Master's graduates in agricultural and veterinary sciences earn $55k in their first year. Median salaries reach $87k after ten years.
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
5.6 yrs
≈ $6,211 total interest
Same major at other universities
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
$79,260 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
$78,889 · 5 yrs out
Oregon State University
$76,435 · 5 yrs out
North Carolina State University
$76,157 · 5 yrs out
Texas Tech University
$75,852 · 5 yrs out
Colorado State University
$73,749 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College
$71,863 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
$71,502 · 5 yrs out
University of Wyoming
$71,155 · 5 yrs out
Angelo State University
$70,870 · 5 yrs out
West Texas A&M University
$70,870 · 5 yrs out
Montana State University Bozeman
$70,584 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$183,045 · 5 yrs out
Medicine (Doctorate)
$183,045 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$146,060 · 5 yrs out
Fire Protection (Bachelor's)
$128,910 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$128,254 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$112,207 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$110,141 · 5 yrs out
Mining and Mineral Engineering (Bachelor's)
$98,560 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$97,955 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$97,921 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$95,779 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,729 · 5 yrs out
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