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After graduation, poultry science graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $82,272, while the bottom 20% make closer to $27,010. The median grad salary is $47,140.
Poultry Science graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in poultry science is $28,039, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $43,920.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
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