by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 27 U.S. colleges awarded 473 degrees and certificates in Agricultural Mechanization. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 47% of graduates. College Factual ranks 15 schools in its 2027 Best Agricultural Mechanization Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $55,065 one year after completing, rising to $67,757 after four years.
A degree in Agricultural Mechanization explores Agricultural Mechanization, General. A Program That Generally Prepares Individuals To Sell, Select, And Service Agricultural Or Agribusiness Technical Equipment And Facilities, Including Computers, Specialized Software, Power Units, Machinery, Equipment Structures, And Utilities. Includes Instruction In Agricultural Power Systems, Planning And Selecting Materials For The Construction Of Support Facilities, Mechanical Practices Associated With Irrigation And Water Conservation, Erosion Control, And Agricultural Data Processing Systems.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, agricultural mechanization is a widely-pursued major, with 473 degrees awarded annually. 27 colleges award agricultural mechanization degrees, an average of 18 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 105.
By level, the 473 awards include 93 certificates, 117 associate degrees, 222 bachelor’s degrees and 41 master’s degrees.
Women earned 11% of agricultural mechanization degrees and certificates in the latest year (51 of 473). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (403) and Hispanic or Latino (34), and international students earned 1.
College Factual ranks 15 schools in its 2027 Best Agricultural Mechanization Schools ranking, including 4 for associate degrees and 10 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks agricultural mechanization schools within 8 states. In all, 27 colleges offer agricultural mechanization programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Agricultural Mechanization Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common agricultural mechanization credential is the bachelor’s degree: 222 of the 473 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to agricultural mechanization call most for Critical Thinking, Speaking and Reading Comprehension, and for knowledge of English Language, Customer and Personal Service and Administration and Management, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Deductive Reasoning and Oral Comprehension.
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How long an agricultural mechanization degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 93 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 117 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 222 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 41 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to agricultural mechanization, at 32.9%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 32.9% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 20.9% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 17.5% |
| Post-doctoral training | 16.1% |
| Master’s degree | 8.4% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 2.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 0.8% |
| Some college courses | 0.7% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.5% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Agricultural Mechanization, with an average median salary of $50,114; the strongest outlook belongs to Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians, at 9.4% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Agriculture Instructor, Floriculture Teacher, Agribusiness Professor and Agronomy Professor.
The occupation related to agricultural mechanization 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% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | 211,822 | 9.4% |
Agricultural Mechanization graduates earn a median $55,065 one year after completing their program, $67,757 after four years and $65,945 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,065 |
| 4 years | $67,757 |
| 5 years | $65,945 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to agricultural mechanization, with a median salary of $66,903.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | $33,324 |
Agricultural Mechanization has 3 similar majors in the Agriculture field, which together award 1,018 degrees a year; the largest are Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician (866), Agricultural Power Machinery Operation (125) and Agricultural Mechanization, Other (27). Browse all Agriculture majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician | 866 |
| Agricultural Power Machinery Operation | 125 |
| Agricultural Mechanization, Other | 27 |
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