by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 22 U.S. colleges awarded 346 degrees and certificates in Agricultural & Extension Education Services. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 56% of graduates. College Factual ranks 8 schools in its 2027 Best Agricultural & Extension Education Services Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $45,101 one year after completing, rising to $56,197 after four years.
A degree in Agricultural & Extension Education Services explores Agricultural And Extension Education Services. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Provide Referral, Consulting, Technical Assistance, And Educational Services To Gardeners, Farmers, Ranchers, Agribusinesses, And Other Organizations. Includes Instruction In Basic Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Business Operations, Pest Control, Adult Education Methods, Public Relations, Applicable State Laws And Regulations, And Communication Skills.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., agricultural & extension education services is a popular field of study, with 346 degrees awarded annually. 22 colleges award agricultural & extension education services degrees, an average of 16 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 74.
By level, the 346 awards include 9 associate degrees, 121 bachelor’s degrees, 194 master’s degrees and 22 doctorates.
Women earned 67% of agricultural & extension education services degrees and certificates in the latest year (232 of 346). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (254) and Hispanic or Latino (33), and international students earned 18.
College Factual ranks 8 schools in its 2027 Best Agricultural & Extension Education Services Schools ranking, including 7 for bachelor’s degrees and 6 for master’s degrees. It also ranks agricultural & extension education services schools within 8 states. In all, 22 colleges offer agricultural & extension education services programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Agricultural & Extension Education Services Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common agricultural & extension education services credential is the master’s degree: 194 of the 346 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to agricultural & extension education services call most for Active Listening, Speaking and Reading Comprehension, and for knowledge of Education and Training, English Language and Food Production, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Speech Clarity.
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How long an agricultural & extension education services degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 9 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 121 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 194 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 22 |
Master’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to agricultural & extension education services, at 70.4%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree | 70.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 14.8% |
| Doctoral degree | 3.7% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 3.7% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 3.7% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 3.7% |
Source: O*NET Online.
1 occupations are related to Agricultural & Extension Education Services, with an average median salary of $55,950; the strongest outlook belongs to Farm and Home Management Educators, at 14.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Home Demonstration Agent, CTE Teacher (Career and Technical Education Teacher), County Extension Agent and Home Improvement Advisor.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to agricultural & extension education services, at 1,304,119.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Farm and Home Management Educators | 1,304,119 | 14.0% |
Agricultural & Extension Education Services graduates earn a median $45,101 one year after completing their program, $56,197 after four years and $55,891 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,101 |
| 4 years | $56,197 |
| 5 years | $55,891 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to agricultural & extension education services, with a median salary of $55,950.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Farm and Home Management Educators | $55,950 |
Agricultural & Extension Education Services has 2 similar majors in the Agriculture field, which together award 655 degrees a year; the largest are Agricultural Communication/Journalism (584) and Agricultural Public Services, Other (71). Browse all Agriculture majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Communication/Journalism | 584 |
| Agricultural Public Services, Other | 71 |
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