by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 33 U.S. colleges awarded 553 degrees and certificates in Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 92% of graduates. College Factual ranks 10 schools in its 2027 Best Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $31,776 one year after completing, rising to $46,557 after four years.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., agriculture/veterinary preparatory programs draws strong interest, with 553 degrees awarded annually. 33 colleges award agriculture/veterinary preparatory programs degrees, an average of 17 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 88.
By level, the 553 awards include 42 associate degrees and 511 bachelor’s degrees.
Women earned 85% of agriculture/veterinary preparatory programs degrees and certificates in the latest year (468 of 553). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (396) and Hispanic or Latino (75), and international students earned 5.
College Factual ranks 10 schools in its 2027 Best Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs Schools ranking, including 10 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks agriculture/veterinary preparatory programs schools within 6 states. In all, 33 colleges offer agriculture/veterinary preparatory programs programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common agriculture/veterinary preparatory programs credential is the bachelor’s degree: 511 of the 553 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to agriculture/veterinary preparatory programs call most for Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking and Active Listening, and for knowledge of Food Production, Biology and Computers and Electronics, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Deductive Reasoning.
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How long an agriculture/veterinary preparatory programs degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 42 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 511 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to agriculture/veterinary preparatory programs, at 27.2%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 27.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 23.6% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 22.5% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 9.4% |
| Master’s degree | 4.9% |
| Some college courses | 4.9% |
| Doctoral degree | 3.3% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2.7% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 1.5% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs, with an average median salary of $50,477; the strongest outlook belongs to Agricultural Technicians, at 8.4% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Agriculture Technician (Agriculture Tech), Extension Precision Agriculture Specialist, Agrintelligence Specialist (Agriculture Intelligence Specialist) and Precision Technology Agronomist (Precision Tech Agronomist).
The occupation related to agriculture/veterinary preparatory programs with the most projected jobs is Precision Agriculture Technicians, at 167,331.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Agriculture Technicians | 167,331 | 6.9% |
| Agricultural Technicians | 142,810 | 8.4% |
Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs graduates earn a median $31,776 one year after completing their program, $46,557 after four years and $55,505 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,776 |
| 4 years | $46,557 |
| 5 years | $55,505 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to agriculture/veterinary preparatory programs, with a median salary of $56,932.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Precision Agriculture Technicians | $56,932 |
| Agricultural Technicians | $44,022 |
Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs includes 2 concentrations that together award 553 degrees a year; by graduates, the largest are Pre-Veterinary Studies (546) and Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs, Other (7). It has 18 similar majors in the Agriculture field, which together award 53,580 degrees a year; the largest are Agricultural Business and Management (8,920), Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians (8,916) and Animal Sciences (8,777). Browse all Agriculture majors or the full list of college majors.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pre-Veterinary Studies | 546 |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs, Other | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Business and Management | 8,920 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 8,916 |
| Animal Sciences | 8,777 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 4,242 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 3,882 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 3,822 |
| Plant Sciences | 3,510 |
| Agriculture, General | 3,002 |
| Food Science and Technology | 2,250 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 1,491 |
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