by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 12 U.S. colleges awarded 108 degrees and certificates in Agricultural Business & Management. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 54% of graduates. College Factual ranks 3 schools in its 2027 Best Agricultural Business & Management 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 Agricultural Business & Management covers Agricultural Business And Management, Other. Any Instructional Program In Agricultural Business And Management Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., agricultural business & management draws strong interest, with 108 degrees awarded annually. 12 colleges award agricultural business & management degrees, an average of 9 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 40.
By level, the 108 awards include 22 associate degrees, 58 bachelor’s degrees and 28 master’s degrees.
Women earned 58% of agricultural business & management degrees and certificates in the latest year (63 of 108). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (89) and Hispanic or Latino (8), and international students earned 1.
College Factual ranks 3 schools in its 2027 Best Agricultural Business & Management Schools ranking, including 1 for associate degrees and 2 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks agricultural business & management schools within 3 states. In all, 12 colleges offer agricultural business & management programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Agricultural Business & Management Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common agricultural business & management credential is the bachelor’s degree: 58 of the 108 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to agricultural business & management call most for Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension 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 agricultural business & management degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 22 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 58 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 28 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to agricultural business & management, at 49.4%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 49.4% |
| Post-doctoral training | 24.1% |
| Master’s degree | 12.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 4.8% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 3.3% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 1.7% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 1.5% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 1.0% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.8% |
| Some college courses | 0.6% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to Agricultural Business & Management, with an average median salary of $62,795; the strongest outlook belongs to Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers, at 14.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Horticulture Manager, Agriculture Teacher, Soil Science Teacher and Dairy Science Teacher.
The occupation related to agricultural business & management 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% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 33,611 | -0.6% |
Agricultural Business & Management 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 agricultural business & management, 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 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $36,803 |
Agricultural Business & Management has 6 similar majors in the Agriculture field, which together award 8,812 degrees a year; the largest are Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations (3,788), Agricultural Business and Management, General (2,258) and Agricultural Economics (1,708). Browse all Agriculture majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 3,788 |
| 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 Technology/Technician | 30 |
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