Agriculture, General

Bachelor's degree · Western Illinois University · Macomb, IL

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$48,509Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,333Median earnings 4 years after
$58,204Median earnings 5 years after
$17,062Median federal debt
79Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Agriculture, General at Western Illinois University earn a median of $48,509 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $53,676 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,047–$70,551). Median debt is $17,062, about 35% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Agriculture, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Illinois State University
Normal
$47,295$15,750
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale
$39,700$15,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Agriculture, General graduates from Western Illinois University make?

The median salary is $48,509 one year after graduation and $58,204 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,062.

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