Salary can be a strong indicator of overall career satisfaction.
After graduation, agricultural economics graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $95,157, while the bottom 20% make closer to $33,252. The median grad salary is $56,251.
Agricultural Economics graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics is $40,445, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $50,539.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
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