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Doctoral (Professional)+2% vs national median1,133 grads tracked

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields at Purdue University

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

Median · 1 year out
$87,587
middle 50%: $67,174 – $106,260
Median · 5 years out
$108,290
middle 50%: $85,777 – $133,497
Median · 10 years out
$115,717
middle 50%: $88,636 – $153,805

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

Graduates of Purdue University's doctoral (professional) program in Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields earn a median $87,587 one year after graduating, rising to $115,717 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 2% above the national median of $105,787 for this field, ranking 5th of 15 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.

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
3.6 yrs
≈ $3,823 total interest

Same major at other universities

Texas A&M University
$115,828 · 5 yrs out
Oklahoma State University
$114,228 · 5 yrs out
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
$111,491 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
$108,375 · 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

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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