Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
A program that prepares individuals to manage farms, ranches, and similar enterprises. Includes instruction in applicable agricultural specialization, business management, accounting, taxation, capitalization, purchasing, government programs and regulations, operational planning and budgeting, contracts and negotiation, and estate planning.
- Schools offering
- 38
- Annual completions
- 227
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $62k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to manage farms, ranches, and similar enterprises. Includes instruction in applicable agricultural specialization, business management, accounting, taxation, capitalization, purchasing, government programs and regulations, operational planning and budgeting, contracts and negotiation, and estate planning.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers | $88k | -1.3% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| First-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers | $59k | +2.5% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Farm and home management educators | $58k | -2.5% | Master's degree |
| Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary | $86k | +4.1% | Doctoral or professional 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 Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | 0 | 94 | 94 |
| North Central Texas College | Gainesville, TX | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Bismarck State College | Bismarck, ND | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Purdue University-Main Campus | West Lafayette, IN | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| Clarendon College | Clarendon, TX | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Hutchinson Community College | Hutchinson, KS | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Pratt Community College | Pratt, KS | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Northwest College | Powell, WY | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Northeast Community College | Norfolk, NE | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Vernon College | Vernon, TX | 6 | 0 | 6 |
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