by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 167 U.S. colleges awarded 3,788 degrees and certificates in Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 62% of graduates. College Factual ranks 86 schools in its 2027 Best Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $49,738 one year after completing, rising to $67,333 after four years.
A major in Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations involves the study of Agribusiness/agricultural Business Operations. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Manage Agricultural Businesses And Agriculturally Related Operations Within Diversified Corporations. Includes Instruction In Agriculture, Agricultural Specialization, Business Management, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Planning, Human Resources Management, And Other Managerial Responsibilities.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, agribusiness/agricultural business operations is a popular field of study, with 3,788 degrees awarded annually. 167 colleges award agribusiness/agricultural business operations degrees, an average of 23 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 452.
By level, the 3,788 awards include 90 certificates, 897 associate degrees, 2,355 bachelor’s degrees and 446 master’s degrees.
Women earned 48% of agribusiness/agricultural business operations degrees and certificates in the latest year (1,810 of 3,788). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (2,678) and Hispanic or Latino (736), and international students earned 42.
College Factual ranks 86 schools in its 2027 Best Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations Schools ranking, including 33 for associate degrees, 45 for bachelor’s degrees and 5 for master’s degrees. It also ranks agribusiness/agricultural business operations schools within 22 states. In all, 167 colleges offer agribusiness/agricultural business operations programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common agribusiness/agricultural business operations credential is the bachelor’s degree: 2,355 of the 3,788 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to agribusiness/agricultural business operations call most for Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking and Active Listening, and for knowledge of Biology, Administration and Management and Education and Training, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Speech Clarity.
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How long an agribusiness/agricultural business operations degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 90 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 897 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 2,355 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 446 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to agribusiness/agricultural business operations, at 55.3%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 55.3% |
| Post-doctoral training | 27% |
| Master’s degree | 14.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 1.4% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 1.4% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.8% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations, with an average median salary of $75,792; the strongest outlook belongs to Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers, at 14.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Horticulture Manager, Agronomy Teacher, Silviculture Teacher and Dairy Science Teacher.
The occupation related to agribusiness/agricultural business operations with the most projected jobs is Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, at 297,433.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 297,433 | 4.5% |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 231,384 | 14.7% |
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations graduates earn a median $49,738 one year after completing their program, $67,333 after four years and $66,296 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,738 |
| 4 years | $67,333 |
| 5 years | $66,296 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to agribusiness/agricultural business operations, with a median salary of $84,680.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations has 6 similar majors in the Agriculture field, which together award 5,132 degrees a year; the largest are Agricultural Business and Management, General (2,258), Agricultural Economics (1,708) and Farm/Farm and Ranch Management (759). Browse all Agriculture majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 2,258 |
| Agricultural Economics | 1,708 |
| Farm/Farm and Ranch Management | 759 |
| Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling | 269 |
| Agricultural Business and Management, Other | 108 |
| Agricultural Business Technology/Technician | 30 |
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