Agriculture at The University of Tennessee-Martin

Martin, TN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Agriculture, General
40 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
40
Optimistic
40
Base Case
32
Pessimistic
Earnings $39,438/yr (-2% vs median)
AI Risk High (47% exposed)
Job Market Small (6,800 openings/yr)
ROI 12.6x earnings multiple (7.9x out-of-state)
Ranked #19 of 47 Agriculture, General programs Top 50%

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 $518K $516K $478K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 12.7x 12.6x 11.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 8.0x 7.9x 7.4x
Probability of Field Employment 43% 39% 29%
DegreeOutlook Score 40 40 32

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$40,832
Out-of-state: $64,992 (7.9x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$41,196
-1% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,400
5.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$52,293
33% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $39,438/yr, roughly in line with the $40,365 national median for Agriculture. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.6x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Agriculture programs nationally.

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 8% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $39,438 far exceeding the $19,400 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #19 of 47 Agriculture programs, The University of Tennessee-Martin scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $39,438 to $52,293 over five years — a 33% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About The University of Tennessee-Martin

The University of Tennessee-Martin accepts 87% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 4,600 students in Martin, TN.

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Agriculture at The University of Tennessee-Martin?
A score of 40/100 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 $477,900 in decade earnings vs $518,419 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →