May 2025 Graduates
- Purdue University’s College of Agriculture awarded bachelor’s degrees to 620 graduates in May 2025. Twenty one graduates earned two or more degrees.
- Of the graduates employed, 60% reported that they work in Indiana.
- Of the graduates continuing their education who reported a location, 51% reported they are enrolled in Indiana schools.
620
STUDENTS GRADUATED MAY 2025
89%
EMPLOYED OR CONTINUING THEIR EDUCATION
$56.882
BEGINNING AVERAGE SALARY
620
STUDENTS GRADUATED MAY 2025
89%
EMPLOYED OR CONTINUING THEIR EDUCATION
$56.882
BEGINNING AVERAGE SALARY
Table 1. Post-graduation activities of May 2021–2025 graduates, College of Agriculture, Purdue University
| May Graduates / Post Graduation Activities | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Graduates | 533 | 510 | 477 | 544 | 620 |
| Percent Reporting Activities | 90% | 93% | 95% | 95% | 94% |
| Employed | 67% | 63% | 68% | 69% | 60% |
| Employed: Internships | 0% | 2% | 3% | 2% | 2% |
| Continuing Education | 28% | 28% | 22% | 20% | 27% |
| Not Seeking Employment | 1% | 1% | 2% | 3% | 2% |
| Seeking Employment | 4% | 6% | 4% | 5% | 8% |
| Seeking Further Education | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
Table 2. Graduates remaining in Indiana, May 2021–2025 graduates, College of Agriculture, Purdue University*
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduates Working in Indiana | 55% | 56% | 61% | 62% | 60% |
| Graduates Continuing Education in Indiana | 38% | 45% | 46% | 45% | 51% |
Table 3. May 2025 graduates’ reported average beginning salary, College of Agriculture, Purdue University
| Department | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Agricultural and Biological Engineering | $71,155 |
| Agricultural Economics | $61,853 |
| Agriculture Administration† | $54,543 |
| Agronomy | $50,071 |
| Animal Sciences | $43,602 |
| Biochemistry | $51,367 |
| Botany and Plant Pathology | ** |
| Entomology | ** |
| Food Science | $65,876 |
| Forestry and Natural Resources | $42,356 |
| Horticulture and Landscape Architecture | $59,507 |
| Natural Resources and Environmental Science | $53,192 |
| Total Average Salary | $56,882** |
Data provided by Purdue University College of Agriculture May 2025 graduates, Purdue University College of Agriculture Departmental Career Services Coordinators, and the College of Agriculture Office of Academic Programs Career Services Assistant Director. The Purdue University Center for Career Opportunities provided the postgraduate survey.
*Percentages based on graduates reporting location data.
**Departments with five or fewer graduates reporting a salary were not included to protect the confidential information of these graduates. The average salary for all programs includes the salaries from all departments.
†Agriculture Administration includes Interdisciplinary Agriculture, Agricultural Communication, and Agricultural Education majors.
JAN. 2026