by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Agriculture](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/general-agriculture/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their general agriculture graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying general agriculture schools.
What’s on this page:
Below are the schools whose general agriculture graduates go on to earn the most.
Leading the list is California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, our #1 for general agriculture graduate salaries in the Far Western Region. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a public school located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo. General Agriculture graduates of California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo earn a median of about $68,350 a year early in their careers.
California State University Chico produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general agriculture, landing the #2 spot this year. California State University Chico is a public school located in the city of Chico. General Agriculture graduates of California State University Chico earn a median of about $64,138 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in general agriculture will find them at Oregon State University, which ranked #3. Oregon State University is a public school located in the city of Corvallis. After graduating, general agriculture degree recipients from Oregon State University typically earn about $50,564 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at California State University Stanislaus earned it the #4 place for general agriculture. Set in the suburb of Turlock, California State University Stanislaus is a public institution. Early-career general agriculture graduates from California State University Stanislaus make a median of around $43,101 per year.
University Of Hawaii At Hilo produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general agriculture, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the town of Hilo, University Of Hawaii At Hilo is a public institution. After graduating, general agriculture degree recipients from University Of Hawaii At Hilo typically earn about $35,378 annually.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries general agriculture 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 · 5 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.