Program Analysis
At $48,092 per year, Agricultural Public Services graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison earn slightly above the $42,389 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.
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 11% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Agricultural Public Services career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.
The median debt load of $15,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #1 of 10 programs, this Agricultural Public Services program outperforms the majority of its peers. The top 10% ranking reflects consistently above-average outcomes.
A 44% earnings increase from $48,092 to $69,239 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.