Agriculture at Texas A&M University-Kingsville
If you plan to study Agriculture, take a look at what Texas A&M University-Kingsville. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Texas A&M University-Kingsville is in Kingsville, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Distance learning is available at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Of 6,864 students, 861 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,526 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Use these rankings to compare Texas A&M University-Kingsville’s Agriculture program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #12 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #20 of 28 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #27 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #39 of 60 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #225 of 523 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #381 of 521 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Students who complete Texas A&M University-Kingsville’s Agriculture program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,665 |
| 2 years | $35,228 |
| 3 years | $45,792 |
| 4 years | $49,165 |
| 5 years | $56,483 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Agriculture graduates from Texas A&M University-Kingsville report median earnings of $49,165, compared with $56,749 for all Texas A&M University-Kingsville graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Agriculture graduates from Texas A&M University-Kingsville comes in at $22,958.
Highest-Paying Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Students who finish Agriculture program at Texas A&M University-Kingsville pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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