Agricultural Business Technology/Technician
A program that prepares individuals to perform specialized support functions related to agricultural business offices and operations and to operate agricultural office equipment, software, and information systems. Includes instruction in basic agricultural business principles, office management, equipment operation, standard software, and database management.
- Schools offering
- 9
- Annual completions
- 30
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $62k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to perform specialized support functions related to agricultural business offices and operations and to operate agricultural office equipment, software, and information systems. Includes instruction in basic agricultural business principles, office management, equipment operation, standard software, and database management.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers | $66k | -0.3% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Computer user support specialists | $60k | -3.7% | Some college, no degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$62k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$48k
Bachelor's
$66k
Top colleges for Agricultural Business Technology/Technician
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Eastern Community Colleges | Olney, IL | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | Rexburg, ID | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Auburn University | Auburn, AL | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Yavapai College | Prescott, AZ | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sauk Valley Community College | Dixon, IL | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| South Central College | North Mankato, MN | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Reedley College | Reedley, CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parkland College | Champaign, IL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Snow College | Ephraim, UT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Related majors to explore
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
3,011 completions/yr
Industrial Technology/Technician
1,933 completions/yr
Agricultural Business and Management, General
1,697 completions/yr
Agricultural Economics
1,453 completions/yr
Chemical Technology/Technician
1,095 completions/yr
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
1,036 completions/yr
Biomedical Technology/Technician
652 completions/yr
Architectural Technology/Technician
647 completions/yr