WhatGradsMake
Doctoral (Research)-14% vs national median253 grads tracked

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields at University of Missouri - Columbia

Ranked 19th of 20 doctoral (research) programs in Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$59,748
middle 50%: $49,089 – $88,167
Median · 5 years out
$94,549
middle 50%: $69,727 – $123,125
Median · 10 years out
$115,698
middle 50%: $83,179 – $153,915

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

Graduates of University of Missouri - Columbia's doctoral (research) program in Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields earn a median $59,748 one year after graduating, rising to $115,698 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 14% below the national median of $109,592 for this field, ranking 19th of 20 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?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
4.7 yrs
≈ $5,281 total interest

Same major at other universities

Colorado State University
$101,211 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
$101,061 · 5 yrs out
Oklahoma State University
$100,394 · 5 yrs out
Texas Tech University
$100,313 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College
$97,091 · 5 yrs out
University of Massachusetts - Amherst
$96,105 · 5 yrs out
University of Wyoming
$89,458 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Missouri - Columbia

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$180,791 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$172,774 · 5 yrs out
Medicine (Doctorate)
$172,774 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$161,330 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$128,558 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$119,795 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$104,465 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Doctorate)
$103,997 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$102,185 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$101,595 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (Doctorate)
$100,947 · 5 yrs out
Veterinary Medicine (Doctorate)
$100,947 · 5 yrs out

Related fields of study

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services
Compare universities
Agricultural and Food Products Processing
Compare universities
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other
Compare universities
Agricultural Business and Management
Compare universities
Agricultural Mechanization
Compare universities
Agricultural Production Operations
Compare universities