Agriculture at University of Nebraska at Kearney
What traits are you looking for in a school for Agriculture, consider the program at University of Nebraska at Kearney. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Nebraska at Kearney is in Kearney, NE.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Nebraska at Kearney
Distance learning is available at University of Nebraska at Kearney. Among 5,881 students, 2,191 (37%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,933 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at University of Nebraska at Kearney
Rankings can help you compare University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Agriculture program to other colleges that offer this major.
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney
Graduates of University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Agriculture program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,654 |
| 2 years | $38,829 |
| 3 years | $51,703 |
| 4 years | $59,416 |
| 5 years | $62,723 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Agriculture graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney take home a median $59,416, compared with $51,284 for all University of Nebraska at Kearney graduates — about 16% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Students who finish Agriculture program at University of Nebraska at Kearney pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Agriculture graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products | $109,813 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Animal Scientists | $93,823 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $61,212 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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