by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 127 U.S. colleges awarded 2,258 degrees and certificates in Agricultural Business. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 48% of graduates. College Factual ranks 57 schools in its 2027 Best Agricultural Business 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 covers Agricultural Business And Management, General. A General Program That Focuses On Modern Business And Economic Principles Involved In The Organization, Operation, And Management Of Agricultural Enterprises.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, agricultural business draws strong interest, with 2,258 degrees awarded annually. 127 colleges award agricultural business degrees, an average of 18 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 142.
By level, the 2,258 awards include 110 certificates, 646 associate degrees, 1,084 bachelor’s degrees and 417 master’s degrees.
Women earned 45% of agricultural business degrees and certificates in the latest year (1,012 of 2,258). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (1,853) and Hispanic or Latino (141), and international students earned 52.
College Factual ranks 57 schools in its 2027 Best Agricultural Business Schools ranking, including 24 for associate degrees, 29 for bachelor’s degrees and 5 for master’s degrees. It also ranks agricultural business schools within 25 states. In all, 127 colleges offer agricultural business programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Agricultural Business Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common agricultural business credential is the bachelor’s degree: 1,084 of the 2,258 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to agricultural business 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 degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 110 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 646 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 1,084 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 417 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to agricultural business, 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, 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, Dairy Husbandry Teacher, Agriculture Instructor and Soil Biology Teacher.
The occupation related to agricultural business 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 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, 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 has 6 similar majors in the Agriculture field, which together award 6,662 degrees a year; the largest are Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations (3,788), 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 |
|---|---|
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 3,788 |
| 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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