Iowa · Agriculture

Best Agriculture institutions in Iowa, ranked by earnings

The Agriculture program, formally known as Agriculture, General, focuses on the essential practices of cultivating soil, planting, and harvesting crops, as well as livestock production. This program is ideal for students interested in the…

Institutions
4
offering CIP 01.00
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
37
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$24,569
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
57%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Agricultural Technicians
$42,570
BLS OEWS 2024

4 institutions offering Agriculture in Iowa

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Ellsworth Community College
Iowa Falls Public
1938%
2Northwest Iowa Community College
Sheldon Public
1258%
3Dordt University
Sioux Center Private not-for-profit
470%$24,569
4Buena Vista University
Storm Lake Private not-for-profit
262%$17,609

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Agricultural Technicians (SOC 19-4012).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.3%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~2,900
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$46,790
typically Associate's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningMonitoringWritingActive Learning

What Agricultural Technicians earn in Iowa

Jobs in Iowa
1,080
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$42,570
median $39,330
Best-paying metro
$49,720
Iowa City, IA

Related careers

Agricultural Technicians
$42,570 avg · 1,080 jobs
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$83,730 avg · 770 jobs
Food Scientists and Technologists
$68,480 avg · 410 jobs
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
$104,240 avg · 220 jobs
Animal Scientists
$109,980 avg · 130 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Agriculture programs in Iowa.

How much do Agricultural Technicians earn in Iowa?+

The average annual wage for Agricultural Technicians in Iowa is $42,570 (median $39,330), across about 1,080 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Agriculture program?+

The Agriculture program, formally known as Agriculture, General, focuses on the essential practices of cultivating soil, planting, and harvesting crops, as well as livestock production. This program is ideal for students interested in the…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, active listening, monitoring, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Agricultural Technicians?+

The national job outlook is about +4.3% growth with around 2,900 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Associate's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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