Bachelor's-21% vs national median1,092 grads tracked
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields at Missouri State University
Ranked 74th of 84 bachelor's programs in Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$34,840
middle 50%: $26,169 – $44,767
Median · 5 years out
$49,299
middle 50%: $36,741 – $64,171
Median · 10 years out
$55,047
middle 50%: $41,244 – $74,407
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
This major sees median starting salaries of $35k. By year ten, graduates typically earn a median of $55k.
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
8.7 yrs
≈ $10,169 total interest
Same major at other universities
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
$51,143 · 5 yrs out
Appalachian State University
$50,767 · 5 yrs out
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
$50,509 · 5 yrs out
Truman State University
$49,899 · 5 yrs out
Langston University
$49,659 · 5 yrs out
University of Hawaii at Hilo
$49,551 · 5 yrs out
Cameron University
$48,878 · 5 yrs out
Sul Ross State University
$48,011 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College of Technology at Canton
$47,939 · 5 yrs out
University of Cincinnati
$47,574 · 5 yrs out
Lincoln University
$46,994 · 5 yrs out
Fort Valley State University
$46,298 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Missouri State University
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$104,078 · 5 yrs out
Military Science, Leadership and Operational Art (Master's)
$102,715 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$101,595 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$94,668 · 5 yrs out
Construction Management (Bachelor's)
$86,597 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$86,367 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$86,086 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$83,858 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$83,557 · 5 yrs out
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's)
$79,076 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$77,706 · 5 yrs out
Engineering-Related Fields (Bachelor's)
$74,872 · 5 yrs out
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