Agriculture at Sam Houston State University
If you plan to study Agriculture, consider the program at Sam Houston State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Sam Houston State University sits in Huntsville, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at Sam Houston State University
Online coursework is an option at Sam Houston State University. Among 21,039 students, 4,590 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,191 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at Sam Houston State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Sam Houston State University’s Agriculture program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #15 of 28 |
| Best Value | Texas | #18 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #27 of 60 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #42 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #257 of 521 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #366 of 523 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from Sam Houston State University
Graduates of Sam Houston State University’s Agriculture program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,660 |
| 2 years | $38,643 |
| 3 years | $43,882 |
| 4 years | $45,624 |
| 5 years | $56,754 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Agriculture graduates from Sam Houston State University report median earnings of $45,624, compared with $55,820 for all Sam Houston State University graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Agriculture graduates from Sam Houston State University comes in at $20,504.
Top-Paying Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Students who finish Agriculture program at Sam Houston State University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Agriculture majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products | $109,813 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Animal Scientists | $93,823 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $59,587 |
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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