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Agriculture Schools in Texas

4,727 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Agriculture is the 17th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,727
Associate Degree 634
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 468
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 468
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 468
Master’s Degree 340
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 315
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 315
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 219
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 219
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 219
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 24
Post-Master’s Certificate 24

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.7%
  • White: 67.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in Texas

374,750 people in the state and 4,507,680 in the nation are employed in jobs related to agriculture and agriculture operations.

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Wages for Agriculture Jobs in Texas

In this state, agriculture and agriculture operations grads earn an average of $49,840. Nationwide, they make an average of $53,370.

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

1,379 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,919. 87% of the teachers are full time.

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

In their early career, Texas Tech grads earn an average salary of $47,287. 86% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid.

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

64% of the teachers are full time. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,307.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,035.

#5

Blinn College

Brenham
216 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,220 Total Students

55% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,917. 66% of students get financical aid.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. 80% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 6.40% which is lower than average.

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

The student loan default rate of 6.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 80% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,943 a year.

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

It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $14,887. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,773 after earning their degree at this institution.

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
202 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,939 a year. The student loan default rate of 8.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

Agriculture Careers in TX

Some of the careers agriculture and agriculture operations majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Animal Caretakers 30% $22,030
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians 21% $43,930
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 20% $38,340
Animal Trainers 20% $26,010
Economists 19% $99,740
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics 19% $48,160
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 18% $44,440
Computer User Support Specialists 18% $47,960
Pesticide Applicators 16% $34,070
Farm and Home Management Advisors 15% $26,510
Food Scientists and Technologists 14% $70,050
Retail Sales Supervisors 14% $40,320
Microbiologists 13% $50,790
Animal Breeders 13% $33,120
Graphic Designers 13% $47,570
Soil and Plant Scientists 13% $59,870
Animal Scientists 11% $49,390
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 11% $55,960
Agricultural Equipment Operators 10% $26,140
Agricultural Sciences Professors 10% $88,990
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 10% $61,940
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 9% $81,140
Conservation Scientists 9% $58,220
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 9% $42,740
Agricultural Inspectors 8% $49,650
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
Reporters and Correspondents -7% $36,610

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Engineering 15,205
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 13,714
Computer & Information Sciences 12,825
Engineering Technologies 4,414
Mathematics & Statistics 3,365
Physical Sciences 2,811
Natural Resources & Conservation 1,335
Architecture/Urban Planning 1,281

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