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Agriculture in Texas

Agriculture Schools in Texas

In 2022-2023, 661 students earned their Agriculture degrees in TX.

In terms of popularity, Agriculture is the 89th most popular major in the state out of a total 321 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in Texas

Agriculture majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 417
Associate Degree 159
Master’s Degree 83
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of agriculture majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.2%
  • Black or African American: 10.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.5%
  • White: 66.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in Texas

2,610 people in the state and 41,680 in the nation are employed in jobs related to agriculture.

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Wages for Agriculture Jobs in Texas

In this state, agriculture grads earn an average of $67,500. Nationwide, they make an average of $70,630.

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

#1

Blinn College

Brenham
190 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,220 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 35 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,703. Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,575. 93% of students get financical aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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45 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
12,249 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. A typical student attending Texas A&M Commerce will pay a net price of $12,704. Most students complete their degree in 4.52 years.

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44 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
6,932 Total Students

A typical student attending Texas A&M Kingsville will pay a net price of $11,064. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate.

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43 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
9,248 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,889. Most students complete their degree in 4.86 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

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42 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
21,912 Total Students

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at SHSU.

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

This public school has an average net price of $14,840. 74% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
12,620 Total Students

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. A typical student attending SFASU will pay a net price of $15,005.

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $20,294. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at West Texas A&M University.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Texas A&M College Station. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time.

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Agriculture Careers in TX

Some of the careers agriculture majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Soil and Plant Scientists 13% $59,870
Animal Scientists 11% $49,390
Agricultural Sciences Professors 10% $88,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Animal Science 1,003
Agricultural Economics 951
338
Plant Sciences 243
Agricultural Public Services 237
Agricultural Production 146
134
Horticulture 119

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