Agricultural Economics at West Texas A & M University
If you plan to study Agricultural Economics, take a look at what West Texas A & M University. Get started with the following essential facts.
West Texas A & M University is located in Canyon, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 66 agricultural economics graduations were recorded at West Texas A & M University.
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Online & Distance Learning at West Texas A & M University
Distance learning is available at West Texas A & M University. Of 9,045 students, 3,168 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,729 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Agricultural Economics Rankings at West Texas A & M University
Use these rankings to compare West Texas A & M University’s Agricultural Economics program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #4 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #4 of 14 |
| Best Value | Texas | #12 of 14 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #18 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #57 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #147 of 157 |
Earnings for Agricultural Economics Graduates from West Texas A & M University
Those who finish West Texas A & M University’s Agricultural Economics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,161 |
| 2 years | $41,937 |
| 3 years | $47,362 |
| 4 years | $55,175 |
| 5 years | $54,781 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Agricultural Economics graduates from West Texas A & M University earn a median of $55,175, compared with $51,655 for all West Texas A & M University graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Agricultural Economics graduates from West Texas A & M University stands at $19,125.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Agricultural Economics graduates at West Texas A & M University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Agricultural Economics graduates at West Texas A & M University are 47% women (31) and 53% men (35).
Agricultural Economics Bachelor’s Program at West Texas A & M University
Among the 66 bachelor’s agricultural economics degrees awarded at West Texas A & M University, 47% were women (31) and 53% were men (35).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Agricultural Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at West Texas A & M University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 57 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 11% of Agricultural Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at West Texas A & M University, below the national average of 19%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Agricultural Economics Concentrations at West Texas A & M University
The Agricultural Economics program at West Texas A & M University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Business | 21 |
| Agricultural Business Operations | 45 |
Top-Paying Careers for Agricultural Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Agricultural Economics program at West Texas A & M University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Agricultural Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products | $109,813 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Economists | $73,611 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $71,530 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | $55,950 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $36,803 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $29,657 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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