by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 12 U.S. colleges awarded 269 degrees and certificates in Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 48% of graduates. College Factual ranks 4 schools in its 2027 Best Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling 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/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling covers Agricultural/farm Supplies Retailing And Wholesaling. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Sell Agricultural Products And Supplies, Provide Support Services To Agricultural Enterprises, And Purchase And Market Agricultural Products. Includes Instruction In Basic Business Management, Marketing, Retailing And Wholesaling Operations, And Applicable Principles Of Agriculture And Agricultural Operations.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, agricultural/farm supplies retailing and wholesaling is a widely-pursued major, with 269 degrees awarded annually. 12 colleges award agricultural/farm supplies retailing and wholesaling degrees, an average of 22 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 90.
By level, the 269 awards include 17 certificates, 121 associate degrees, 1 bachelor’s degrees and 130 master’s degrees.
Women earned 51% of agricultural/farm supplies retailing and wholesaling degrees and certificates in the latest year (137 of 269). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (245) and Hispanic or Latino (5), and international students earned 2.
College Factual ranks 4 schools in its 2027 Best Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling Schools ranking, including 4 for associate degrees. It also ranks agricultural/farm supplies retailing and wholesaling schools within 1 state. In all, 12 colleges offer agricultural/farm supplies retailing and wholesaling programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common agricultural/farm supplies retailing and wholesaling credential is the master’s degree: 130 of the 269 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to agricultural/farm supplies retailing and wholesaling call most for Speaking, Active Listening and Critical Thinking, and for knowledge of Customer and Personal Service, Sales and Marketing and English Language, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Speech Clarity.
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How long an agricultural/farm supplies retailing and wholesaling degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 17 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 121 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 1 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 130 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to agricultural/farm supplies retailing and wholesaling, at 39.7%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 39.7% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 31.5% |
| Some college courses | 10.5% |
| Doctoral degree | 7.7% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 4.7% |
| Post-doctoral training | 3.8% |
| Master’s degree | 2.0% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling, with an average median salary of $68,791; the strongest outlook belongs to Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products, at 6.9% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Livestock Commission Agent, Importer, Hotel Supplies Salesperson and Sales Coordinator.
The occupation related to agricultural/farm supplies retailing and wholesaling with the most projected jobs is Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products, at 1,332,640.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 1,332,640 | 6.0% |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products | 526,798 | 6.9% |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 297,433 | 4.5% |
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling 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/farm supplies retailing and wholesaling, with a median salary of $109,813.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products | $109,813 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $29,657 |
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling has 6 similar majors in the Agriculture field, which together award 8,651 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 Business and Management, Other | 108 |
| Agricultural Business Technology/Technician | 30 |
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