Agriculture at East Texas A&M University
If you are interested in studying Agriculture, you may want to check out the program at East Texas A&M University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
East Texas A&M University sits in Commerce, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at East Texas A&M University
Online coursework is an option at East Texas A&M University. Of 13,252 students, 5,935 (45%) studied exclusively online and 3,558 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at East Texas A&M University
Use these rankings to compare East Texas A&M University’s Agriculture program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #13 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #17 of 28 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #251 of 523 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #282 of 521 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from East Texas A&M University
Those who finish East Texas A&M University’s Agriculture program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,811 |
| 2 years | $43,789 |
| 3 years | $44,793 |
| 4 years | $47,292 |
| 5 years | $52,593 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Agriculture graduates from East Texas A&M University take home a median $47,292, compared with $56,595 for all East Texas A&M University graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Agriculture graduates from East Texas A&M University stands at $21,750.
Top-Paying Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Those who complete Agriculture program at East Texas A&M University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Agriculture graduates, 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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