New Jersey · Agriculture

Best Agriculture institutions in New Jersey, 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
3
offering CIP 01.00
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
19
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
52%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Agricultural Technicians
$63,960
BLS OEWS 2024

3 institutions offering Agriculture in New Jersey

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick Public
1584%
2Rowan College of South Jersey - Cumberland Campus
Vineland Public
233%
3Salem Community College
Carneys Point Public
240%

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 New Jersey

Jobs in New Jersey
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$63,960
median $45,810
Best-paying metro

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Agriculture programs in New Jersey.

How much do Agricultural Technicians earn in New Jersey?+

The average annual wage for Agricultural Technicians in New Jersey is $63,960 (median $45,810). 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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