by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 27 U.S. colleges awarded 241 degrees and certificates in Viticulture and Enology. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 36% of graduates. College Factual ranks 4 schools in its 2027 Best Viticulture and Enology Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $55,828 one year after completing, rising to $73,551 after four years.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, viticulture and enology is a widely-pursued major, with 241 degrees awarded annually. 27 colleges award viticulture and enology degrees, an average of 9 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 48.
By level, the 241 awards include 11 certificates, 60 associate degrees, 81 bachelor’s degrees and 87 master’s degrees.
Women earned 56% of viticulture and enology degrees and certificates in the latest year (136 of 241). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (156) and Hispanic or Latino (57), and international students earned 2.
College Factual ranks 4 schools in its 2027 Best Viticulture and Enology Schools ranking, including 2 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks viticulture and enology schools within 1 state. In all, 27 colleges offer viticulture and enology programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Viticulture and Enology Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common viticulture and enology credential is the master’s degree: 87 of the 241 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to viticulture and enology call most for Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension and Active Listening, and for knowledge of Biology, English Language and Administration and Management, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Problem Sensitivity.
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How long a viticulture and enology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 11 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 60 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 81 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 87 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to viticulture and enology, at 26.9%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 26.9% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 19.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 17.2% |
| Master’s degree | 13.1% |
| Post-doctoral training | 12.1% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 3.2% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 2.4% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 1.5% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 1.4% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1.2% |
| First professional degree | 1.1% |
| Some college courses | 0.6% |
Source: O*NET Online.
6 occupations are related to Viticulture and Enology, with an average median salary of $56,313; the strongest outlook belongs to Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers, at 14.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Horticulture Manager, Animal Husbandry Professor, Agriculture Professor and Aquaculture Professor.
The occupation related to viticulture and enology 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% |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 231,384 | 14.7% |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | 172,528 | 3.7% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 132,731 | -4.5% |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 76,219 | -4.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 33,611 | -0.6% |
Viticulture and Enology graduates earn a median $55,828 one year after completing their program, $73,551 after four years and $68,842 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,828 |
| 4 years | $73,551 |
| 5 years | $68,842 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to viticulture and enology, with a median salary of $84,680.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $59,587 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $55,930 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $36,803 |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $33,975 |
Viticulture and Enology has 5 similar majors in the Agriculture field, which together award 2,009 degrees a year; the largest are Food Science (1,570), Food Science and Technology, Other (128) and Brewing Science (113). Browse all Agriculture majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food Science | 1,570 |
| Food Science and Technology, Other | 128 |
| Brewing Science | 113 |
| Zymology/Fermentation Science | 100 |
| Food Technology and Processing | 98 |
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