Agricultural Engineering

Bachelor's degree · California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo · San Luis Obispo, CA

CIP 14.03

$72,713Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$92,603Median earnings 4 years after

$89,957Median earnings 5 years after

$15,374Median federal debt

37Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Agricultural Engineering at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo earn a median of $72,713 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $84,624 four years after graduating (middle half: $67,932–$103,936). Median debt is $15,374, about 21% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Agricultural Engineering graduates from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo make?

The median salary is $72,713 one year after graduation and $89,957 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,374.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.