by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 1 U.S. colleges awarded 7 degrees and certificates in Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs, Other. Graduates earn a median $31,776 one year after completing, rising to $46,557 after four years.
Studying Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs, Other covers Any Instructional Program That Prepares Individuals For Admission To A Professional Program In Agriculture Or Veterinary Medicine Or Science Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., agriculture/veterinary preparatory programs, other is a widely-pursued major, with 7 degrees awarded annually. 1 colleges award agriculture/veterinary preparatory programs, other degrees, an average of 7 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 7.
All 7 of the awards are bachelor’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 100% of agriculture/veterinary preparatory programs, other degrees and certificates in the latest year (7 of 7). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (5) and Hispanic or Latino (1).
O*NET rates Reading Comprehension the most important skill for jobs related to agriculture/veterinary preparatory programs, other, at 3.7 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Food Production, Biology and Computers and Electronics. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Deductive Reasoning.
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How long an agriculture/veterinary preparatory programs, other degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 7 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to agriculture/veterinary preparatory programs, other, 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% |
| Some college courses | 4.9% |
| Master’s degree | 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, Other, 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), Precision Agriculture Specialist (Precision Ag Specialist), Precision Agriculture Analyst (Precision Ag Analyst) and Precision Agronomist.
The occupation related to agriculture/veterinary preparatory programs, other 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, Other 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, other, with a median salary of $56,932.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Precision Agriculture Technicians | $56,932 |
| Agricultural Technicians | $44,022 |
Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs, Other has 1 similar major in the Agriculture field; the largest is Pre-Veterinary Studies (546). Browse all Agriculture majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pre-Veterinary Studies | 546 |
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