Associate+12% vs national median607 grads tracked
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields at Purdue University
Ranked 37th of 155 associate programs in Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$38,074
middle 50%: $27,149 – $51,661
Median · 5 years out
$51,461
middle 50%: $39,788 – $66,929
Median · 10 years out
$56,811
middle 50%: $43,594 – $81,671
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
Purdue University associate degree holders in Agricultural Science see a $38k median salary in year one. This grows to $51k by year five and $57k by year ten.
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
8.2 yrs
≈ $9,426 total interest
Same major at other universities
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College
$52,251 · 5 yrs out
Hawkeye Community College
$52,199 · 5 yrs out
Southwestern Community College
$52,165 · 5 yrs out
South Dakota State University
$52,165 · 5 yrs out
Redlands Community College
$51,929 · 5 yrs out
Connors State College
$51,657 · 5 yrs out
Iowa Lakes Community College
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
North Central Texas College
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
Vincennes University
$51,109 · 5 yrs out
Rend Lake College
$51,078 · 5 yrs out
Naugatuck Valley Community College
$50,881 · 5 yrs out
Northern Virginia Community College
$50,795 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Purdue University
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$219,424 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$162,085 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$160,199 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$153,081 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$152,803 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$151,874 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$148,110 · 5 yrs out
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$141,828 · 5 yrs out
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$135,976 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$126,565 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$122,270 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$118,628 · 5 yrs out
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