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Agricultural Mechanics

Types of Degrees Agricultural Mechanics Majors Are Earning

Those studying Agricultural Mechanics can earn degrees at several award levels.

Award Level	Graduates
Certificate	152
Associate’s Degree	373
Master’s Degree	226

What Agricultural Mechanics Majors Need to Know

Programs in Agricultural Mechanics build a specific mix of knowledge, skills, and abilities — derived from O*NET surveys of workers in occupations that Agricultural Mechanics graduates commonly enter.

Knowledge Areas

Coursework in Agricultural Mechanics emphasizes the following knowledge areas:

• Mechanical — Importance 4.7 / 5; level 6.4 / 7.
• English Language — Importance 3.7 / 5; level 3.4 / 7.
• Engineering and Technology — Importance 3.6 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.
• Transportation — Importance 3.3 / 5; level 3.3 / 7.
• Public Safety and Security — Importance 3.3 / 5; level 3.2 / 7.

^{Importance is rated 1–5; level is 1–7. Source: ONET Online — weighted across related occupations.*}

Skills

Skills developed in a Agricultural Mechanics program reflects the day-to-day work of related occupations:

• Repairing — Importance 4.7 / 5; level 4.3 / 7.
• Equipment Maintenance — Importance 4.7 / 5; level 5.0 / 7.
• Troubleshooting — Importance 4.4 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.
• Operations Monitoring — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 3.7 / 7.
• Critical Thinking — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.

Abilities

The cognitive and physical abilities most relevant to Agricultural Mechanics careers — again drawn from O*NET surveys of related occupations:

• Problem Sensitivity — Importance 4.3 / 5; level 4.1 / 7.
• Near Vision — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.1 / 7.
• Manual Dexterity — Importance 4 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.
• Control Precision — Importance 4 / 5; level 4.1 / 7.
• Finger Dexterity — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.1 / 7.

Common Job Activities

Day-to-day, Agricultural Mechanics graduates report doing:

Activity	Frequency / Importance
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	4.5 / 7
Documenting/Recording Information	4.4 / 7
Getting Information	4.4 / 7
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	4.4 / 7
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.4 / 7
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.2 / 7
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	4.2 / 7
Handling and Moving Objects	4.2 / 7
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	4.1 / 7
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.1 / 7

Technology Skills Used on the Job

Most frequently-cited tools used by Agricultural Mechanics professionals:

Tool / Software	Category	In-Demand
Microsoft Office software	Office suite software	✓
Microsoft Excel	Spreadsheet software	—
Microsoft Outlook	Electronic mail software	—
Microsoft Word	Word processing software	—
Web browser software	Internet browser software	—
Microsoft Windows	Operating system software	—
SAP software	Enterprise resource planning ERP software	—
Engine analysis software	Analytical or scientific software	—
Operational Data Store ODS software	Data base user interface and query software	—
Microsoft PowerPoint	Presentation software	—
Maintenance planning software	Facilities management software	—
Operating system software	Operating system software	—

^{Source: ONET Online technology skills, weighted across related occupations.*}

Sample Job Titles

Real job postings for Agricultural Mechanics graduates include:

• Hydraulic Mechanic
• Dinkey Engine Mechanic
• Aircraft Structural Repairer
• Rotor Blade Installer
• Rocket Engine Mechanic
• Aviation Mechanic
• Supercharger Mechanic
• Aircraft Motor Mechanic
• Aircraft Engine Mechanic
• Airplane Technician (Airplane Tech)
• Jet Aircraft Servicer
• Aviation Support Equipment Repairer
• Heat and Vent Aircraft Mechanic
• Propeller Mechanic
• Aircraft Powertrain Repairer

Education Typically Required

Across the occupations open to Agricultural Mechanics graduates, the typical level of education actually held by current workers is distributed as:

Education Level	Share of Workers
Postsecondary certificate	61.9%
High school diploma or equivalent	19.2%
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year)	11.5%
Some college courses	6.6%
Bachelor’s degree	0.4%
Less than a high school diploma	0.3%

^{Source: ONET Online education / training / experience requirements.*}

Who Is Earning a Degree in Agricultural Mechanics?

Gender Distribution

This field skews predominantly male, with men earning 93.9% of Agricultural Mechanics degrees.

Gender	Graduates	Share
Women	46	6.1%
Men	705	93.9%

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the national level, the racial-ethnic distribution of Agricultural Mechanics graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity	Graduates	Share
White	486	64.7%
Asian	19	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	206	27.4%
Black or African American	3	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1	0.1%
Two or More Races	18	2.4%
Race Unknown	9	1.2%
International Students	4	0.5%

^{See minority definition below.}

How Much Do Agricultural Mechanics Graduates Earn?

College Scorecard reports median earnings of Agricultural Mechanics graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. These numbers tend to grow steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.

Years Out	Median Earnings
1 year	$55,065
4 years	$59,906
5 years	$65,945

By year 5 out, median earnings rise to $65,945 — roughly 20% above the 1-year mark.

^{Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.}

Is a Degree in Agricultural Mechanics Worth It?

Looking purely at the federal earnings tracker, Agricultural Mechanics graduates earn a median of $59,906 four years after completion — roughly 58% above the national median for workers with only a high school diploma (~$38,000).

^{ROI estimate compares the program’s 4-yr median earnings against the 2023 BLS CPS median earnings for high-school-only workers. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + BLS Current Population Survey.}

Related Programs

You may also be interested in these closely related fields of study:

Program	CIP Code
Agricultural Mechanization	01.02
Agricultural Mechanization, General	01.0201
Agricultural Power Machinery Operation	01.0204
Irrigation Management Technology/Technician	01.0207

References

The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

More about our data sources and methodologies.