Agriculture, General at Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, MO · Public · Bachelor's Degree
36 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
36
Optimistic
36
Base Case
29
Pessimistic
Earnings $35,737/yr (-11% vs median)
AI Risk High (47% exposed)
Job Market Small (6,800 openings/yr)
ROI 13.8x earnings multiple (7.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #27 of 47 Agriculture, General programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $499K $499K $465K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 13.8x 13.8x 12.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 7.0x 7.0x 6.5x
Probability of Field Employment 43% 39% 29%
DegreeOutlook Score 36 36 29

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$36,096
Out-of-state: $71,712 (7.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$70,008
-94% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
5.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$47,927
34% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Missouri State University-Springfield's Agriculture, General program produces graduates earning $35,737/yr — within striking distance of the $40,365 national average for this field.

The 13.8x 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 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $15,000 in median debt clears quickly against $35,737 in annual earnings.

At #27 out of 47 programs, Missouri State University-Springfield's financial outcomes for Agriculture, General trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $35,737 to $47,927 shows 34% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Missouri State University-Springfield

A 91% acceptance rate means Missouri State University-Springfield is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 13,407 students in Springfield, MO.

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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 Missouri State University-Springfield's Agriculture, General program score?
This program scores 36/100 — on the lower end for Agriculture, General. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Agriculture, General to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Agriculture, General 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 →