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Agriculture at Berea College

Berea, KY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Agriculture, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $25,912/yr (-36% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

Job Market Small (6,800 openings/yr)

ROI 2.5x earnings multiple

Ranked #47 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	$483K	$484K	$454K
Earnings Multiple	2.4x	2.5x	2.3x
Probability of Field Employment	43%	39%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	12	12	8

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$197,304

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$17,932

91% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$41,799

61% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $25,912 place Berea College below the $40,365 national median for Agriculture — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The financial case is thin at 2.5x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

Some AI exposure exists in Agriculture's typical career paths, with 47% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 6% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #47 of 47 Agriculture programs, Berea College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $41,799 show a 61% jump from the $25,912 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About Berea College

Berea College accepts 33% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, a smaller institution with 1,472 students in Berea, KY. Pell Grant recipients make up 81% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity. The average net cost of $17,932 over four years represents a 91% discount from published tuition.

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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

View all 5 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Agriculture at Berea College?

A score of 12/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Agriculture. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Agriculture careers?

With 47% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $454,224 in decade earnings vs $483,181 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Agriculture from Berea College?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Is Berea College a hidden gem for Agriculture?

After financial aid, the average student pays $17,932 over four years — 91% below the $197,304 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.

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