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Agriculture at Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, MS · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Agriculture, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $37,771/yr (-6% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

Job Market Small (6,800 openings/yr)

ROI 13.7x earnings multiple

Ranked #30 of 47 Agriculture, General programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Agriculture graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$467K	$469K	$444K
Earnings Multiple	13.7x	13.7x	13.0x
Probability of Field Employment	43%	39%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	35	35	27

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$34,196

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$56,160

-64% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,250

8.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $37,771 track close to the $40,365 national median for Agriculture programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 13.7x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 47% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $25,250 debt-to-$37,771 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #30 out of 47 programs, Alcorn State University's financial outcomes for Agriculture trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Alcorn State University

Alcorn State University admits 25% of applicants, placing it among selective institutions, a compact campus enrolling 2,290 students in Alcorn State, MS. With 77% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary $86,350/yr

Food scientists and technologists $85,310/yr

Animal scientists $79,120/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Alcorn State University's Agriculture program score?

This program scores 35/100 — on the lower end for Agriculture. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Agriculture to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Agriculture careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 47% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →