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Careers linked to this program
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Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Median annual wage: $89,900 · Job growth 2025-2035: -3.4% · Typical education: High school diploma or equivalent
Soil and Plant Scientists
Median annual wage: $78,850 · Job growth 2025-2035: +6.7% · Typical education: Bachelor's degree
Agricultural Technicians
Median annual wage: $49,630 · Job growth 2025-2035: +5.4% · Typical education: Associate's degree
Precision Agriculture Technicians
Median annual wage: $49,630 · Job growth 2025-2035: +5.4% · Typical education: Associate's degree
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Median annual wage: $98,700 · Job growth 2025-2035: +2.9% · Typical education: Doctoral or professional degree
Farm and Home Management Educators
Median annual wage: $60,220 · Job growth 2025-2035: -3.2% · Typical education: Master's degree
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
Median annual wage: $59,320 · Job growth 2025-2035: +3.8% · Typical education: High school diploma or equivalent