Doctoral (Research)+6% vs national median427 grads tracked
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields at Purdue University
Ranked 2nd of 20 doctoral (research) programs in Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$81,295
middle 50%: $55,403 – $105,309
Median · 5 years out
$115,678
middle 50%: $80,977 – $141,373
Median · 10 years out
$132,842
middle 50%: $100,794 – $170,201
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (doctoral (research)) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Research doctorate graduates in Agricultural Science earn $81,295 in their first year. The median salary reaches $132,842 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
3.7 yrs
≈ $3,989 total interest
Same major at other universities
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
$121,607 · 5 yrs out
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
$114,228 · 5 yrs out
Iowa State University of Science & Technology
$113,881 · 5 yrs out
Clemson University
$110,498 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Madison
$110,470 · 5 yrs out
University of Georgia
$110,259 · 5 yrs out
North Carolina State University
$109,592 · 5 yrs out
Oregon State University
$108,475 · 5 yrs out
Ohio State University (The)
$106,906 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The)
$104,748 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University
$104,691 · 5 yrs out
Colorado State University
$101,211 · 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
Engineering (Doctorate)
$141,828 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$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/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Doctorate)
$122,253 · 5 yrs out
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