by our College Data Analytics Team
[Agricultural Mechanization](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/agricultural-mechanization/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their agricultural mechanization graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find where agricultural mechanization graduates earn the most.
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If you want to know which schools send agricultural mechanization graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Garden City Community College the top school for agricultural mechanization graduate earnings in Kansas. Garden City Community College is a public school located in the town of Garden City. Agricultural Mechanization graduates of Garden City Community College earn a median of about $64,749 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in agricultural mechanization will find them at North Central Kansas Technical College, which ranked #2. Set in the rural area of Beloit, North Central Kansas Technical College is a public institution. After graduating, agricultural mechanization degree recipients from North Central Kansas Technical College typically earn about $59,970 annually.
Kansas State University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in agricultural mechanization, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a public institution. After graduating, agricultural mechanization degree recipients from Kansas State University typically earn about $63,239 annually.
A rank of #4 makes Fort Scott Community College one of the highest-paying schools for agricultural mechanization. Set in the town of Fort Scott, Fort Scott Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the agricultural mechanization program here go on to a median salary of roughly $56,322.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries agricultural mechanization graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 4 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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