by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 6 U.S. colleges awarded 30 degrees and certificates in Agricultural Business Technology. Associate degrees are the most popular award, at 53% of graduates. College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Agricultural Business Technology 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.
Studying Agricultural Business Technology involves the study of Agricultural Business Technology/technician. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Perform Specialized Support Functions Related To Agricultural Business Offices And Operations And To Operate Agricultural Office Equipment, Software, And Information Systems. Includes Instruction In Basic Agricultural Business Principles, Office Management, Equipment Operation, Standard Software, And Database Management.
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 technology draws strong interest, with 30 degrees awarded annually. 6 colleges award agricultural business technology degrees, an average of 5 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 12.
By level, the 30 awards include 1 certificates, 16 associate degrees, 12 bachelor’s degrees and 1 master’s degrees.
Women earned 30% of agricultural business technology degrees and certificates in the latest year (9 of 30). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (27) and Hispanic or Latino (2).
College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Agricultural Business Technology Schools ranking. In all, 6 colleges offer agricultural business technology programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Agricultural Business Technology Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common agricultural business technology credential is the associate degree: 16 of the 30 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to agricultural business technology call most for Speaking, Reading Comprehension and Active Listening, and for knowledge of Administration and Management, Customer and Personal Service and English Language, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression and Written Comprehension.
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How long an agricultural business technology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 1 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 16 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 12 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 1 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to agricultural business technology, at 45.6%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 45.6% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 19.3% |
| Some college courses | 17.0% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 10.3% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 5.9% |
| Master’s degree | 1.2% |
| First professional degree | 0.7% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Agricultural Business Technology, with an average median salary of $49,583; the strongest outlook belongs to Computer User Support Specialists, at 11.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Toll Collector Supervisor, Accounting Manager, Billing Supervisor and Inventory Administrator.
The occupation related to agricultural business technology with the most projected jobs is First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers, at 1,904,234.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 1,904,234 | -0.4% |
| Computer User Support Specialists | 428,265 | 11.0% |
Agricultural Business Technology 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 technology, with a median salary of $71,530.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Computer User Support Specialists | $71,530 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | $27,636 |
Agricultural Business Technology has 6 similar majors in the Agriculture field, which together award 8,890 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 and Management, Other | 108 |
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