Maine · Agricultural Production Operations

Best colleges for Agricultural Production Operations in Maine

Ranked by graduates a year

University of Maine and University of New England award the most Agricultural Production Operations degrees and certificates in Maine: 7 and 6 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 3 Maine colleges offer Agricultural Production Operations and award 25 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Agricultural Production Operations program focuses on the essential practices of cultivating soil, planting, and harvesting crops, as well as managing livestock. This program is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career…

Institutions
3
offering CIP 01.03
States offered
48
with a program page
Degrees / yr
25
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$34,673
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
50%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
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BLS OEWS May 2025

3 institutions offering Agricultural Production Operations in Maine

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Southern Maine Community College
South Portland Public
—1228%——
2University of Maine
Orono Public
—755%——
3University of New England
Biddeford Private not-for-profit
—668%$34,673—

Colleges awarding the most Agricultural Production Operations degrees in Maine

Top 2 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1University of Maine
Orono Public
7Not reported
2University of New England
Biddeford Private not-for-profit
6Not reported
Show the other 1 Maine colleges offering Agricultural Production Operations
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Southern Maine Community CollegeSouth PortlandPublic12

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers (SOC 11-9013).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
-1.3%
Decline
Openings / yr (US)
~85,500
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$87,980
typically High school diploma or equivalent

Top skills

Critical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionSpeakingMonitoringActive Learning

What Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers earn in Maine

Jobs in Maine
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BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
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annual
Best-paying metro
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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Agricultural Production Operations programs in Maine.

Which Maine colleges award the most Agricultural Production Operations degrees?+

University of Maine (7 graduates a year) and University of New England (6 graduates a year) award the most Agricultural Production Operations degrees and certificates in Maine, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 3 Maine colleges offer Agricultural Production Operations.

What is the focus of the Agricultural Production Operations program?+

The Agricultural Production Operations program focuses on the essential practices of cultivating soil, planting, and harvesting crops, as well as managing livestock. This program is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

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

What is the job outlook for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers?+

The national job outlook is about -1.3% growth with around 85,500 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A High school diploma or equivalent is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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