by our College Data Analytics Team
[Agricultural Economics Business](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/agricultural-economics-business/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 18 schools to find where agricultural economics business graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose agricultural economics business graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in agricultural economics business, no school beat University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign this year. Located in the city of Champaign, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a public institution. Agricultural Economics Business graduates of University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earn a median of about $88,101 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College earned it the #2 place for agricultural economics business. Located in the rural area of Fennimore, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a public institution. Agricultural Economics Business graduates of Southwest Wisconsin Technical College earn a median of about $58,238 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in agricultural economics business will find them at Lake Land College, which ranked #3. Set in the rural area of Mattoon, Lake Land College is a public institution. Agricultural Economics Business graduates of Lake Land College earn a median of about $56,312 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #4 makes Michigan State University one of the highest-paying schools for agricultural economics business. Michigan State University is a public school located in the city of East Lansing. Early-career agricultural economics business graduates from Michigan State University make a median of around $74,454 per year.
Fox Valley Technical College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in agricultural economics business, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Appleton, Fox Valley Technical College is a public institution. Students who complete the agricultural economics business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $51,341.
Purdue University Main Campus landed the #6 spot for agricultural economics business salaries this year. Purdue University Main Campus is a public school located in the city of West Lafayette. Early-career agricultural economics business graduates from Purdue University Main Campus make a median of around $71,087 per year.
University Of Wisconsin Madison ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying agricultural economics business schools. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public school located in the city of Madison. Students who complete the agricultural economics business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $74,752.
Vincennes University earned the #8 position for agricultural economics business graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Vincennes, Vincennes University is a public institution. After graduating, agricultural economics business degree recipients from Vincennes University typically earn about $47,240 annually.
Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #9 for agricultural economics business graduate earnings this year. Ohio State University Main Campus is a public school located in the city of Columbus. After graduating, agricultural economics business degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus typically earn about $68,055 annually.
University Of Wisconsin Platteville landed the #10 spot for agricultural economics business salaries this year. Located in the town of Platteville, University Of Wisconsin Platteville is a public institution. Early-career agricultural economics business graduates from University Of Wisconsin Platteville make a median of around $54,473 per year.
University Of Wisconsin River Falls placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for agricultural economics business. Located in the town of River Falls, University Of Wisconsin River Falls is a public institution. Agricultural Economics Business graduates of University Of Wisconsin River Falls earn a median of about $51,617 a year early in their careers.
University Of Northwestern Ohio ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying agricultural economics business schools. University Of Northwestern Ohio is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lima. After graduating, agricultural economics business degree recipients from University Of Northwestern Ohio typically earn about $41,268 annually.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale landed the #13 spot for agricultural economics business salaries this year. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a public school located in the town of Carbondale. Students who complete the agricultural economics business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $61,223.
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying agricultural economics business schools. Located in the town of Wooster, Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute is a public institution. Early-career agricultural economics business graduates from Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute make a median of around $45,635 per year.
Wilmington College earned the #15 position for agricultural economics business graduate earnings this year. Wilmington College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Wilmington. Agricultural Economics Business graduates of Wilmington College earn a median of about $54,845 a year early in their careers.
Stautzenberger College Brecksville placed #16 among the highest-paying schools for agricultural economics business. Located in the suburb of Brecksville, Stautzenberger College Brecksville is a private for-profit institution. Agricultural Economics Business graduates of Stautzenberger College Brecksville earn a median of about $22,309 a year early in their careers.
Stautzenberger College Maumee ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying agricultural economics business schools. Stautzenberger College Maumee is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Maumee. Early-career agricultural economics business graduates from Stautzenberger College Maumee make a median of around $22,309 per year.
Stautzenberger College Rockford Career College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying agricultural economics business schools. Stautzenberger College Rockford Career College is a private for-profit school located in the city of Rockford. Students who complete the agricultural economics business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $22,309.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their agricultural economics business graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 18 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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