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Agriculture at Truman State University

Kirksville, MO · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Agriculture, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,853/yr (-9% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

Job Market Small (6,800 openings/yr)

ROI 13.0x earnings multiple (6.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #26 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	$494K	$494K	$462K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.0x	13.0x	12.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.9x	6.9x	6.5x
Probability of Field Employment	43%	39%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	36	36	28

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$37,880

Out-of-state: $71,480 (6.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$48,120

-27% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,518

6.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$47,343

28% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $36,853/yr, roughly in line with the $40,365 national median for Agriculture. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 13.0x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 7% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Agriculture career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $18,518 against $36,853/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #26 ranking among 47 Agriculture programs places Truman State University in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 28% earnings increase from $36,853 to $47,343 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Truman State University

Truman State University accepts 80% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 2,666 students in Kirksville, 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

What does a 36/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Agriculture at Truman State University?

At 36/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Agriculture programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Agriculture at Truman State University?

The 47% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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