Agricultural Production Operations

Undergraduate certificate · Michigan State University · East Lansing, MI

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$35,978Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$35,265Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$7,500Median federal debt

57Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Agricultural Production Operations at Michigan State University earn a median of $35,978 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $42,010 four years after graduating (middle half: $27,021–$55,604). Median debt is $7,500, about 21% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Agricultural Production Operations graduates from Michigan State University make?

The median salary is $35,978 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $7,500.

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