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Agricultural Economics Schools in Texas

1,062 students earned Agricultural Business degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Agricultural Economics is the 64th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Agricultural Economics Majors in Texas

Agricultural Business majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 852
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 56
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 56
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 56
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 55
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 55
Master’s Degree 38
Associate Degree 32
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 22
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a agricultural business major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of agricultural business majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 0.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.0%
  • White: 78.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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Jobs for Agricultural Economics Grads in Texas

There are 186,630 people in the state and 2,210,520 people in the nation working in agricultural business jobs.

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Wages for Agricultural Economics Jobs in Texas

Agricultural Business grads earn an average of $52,250 in the state and $55,050 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer agricultural business degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

540 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Texas A&M College Station. In their early career, Texas A&M College Station grads earn an average salary of $54,342. 81% of students get financical aid.

126 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
10,036 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $39,811 after graduation.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
14,016 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.20% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $20,307. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
21,912 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $15,035. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at SHSU.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,249 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,939 after earning their degree at this institution. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 8.80% which is lower than average.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
6,932 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,943 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
10,775 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 9.50% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
12,620 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Graduates earn an average $38,895 after graduation.

Agricultural Economics Careers in TX

Some of the careers agricultural business majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Economists 19% $99,740
Computer User Support Specialists 18% $47,960
Farm and Home Management Advisors 15% $26,510
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 11% $55,960
Agricultural Sciences Professors 10% $88,990
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 7% $47,330
Agricultural Products Graders and Sorters 6% $23,800
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers 4% $63,160
Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents 2% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to agricultural business.

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Animal Science 1,003
General Agriculture 631
338
Plant Sciences 243
Agricultural Public Services 237
Agricultural Production 146
Horticulture 119
Agricultural Mechanization 48

View all majors related to Agricultural Economics

View Nationwide Agricultural Economics Report

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