Agriculture at Texas State University
If you plan to study Agriculture, you may want to check out the program at Texas State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Texas State University is in San Marcos, TX.
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Studying Online at Texas State University
Distance learning is available at Texas State University. Of 40,674 students, 2,395 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,927 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at Texas State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Texas State University’s Agriculture program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #10 of 28 |
| Best Value | Texas | #19 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #179 of 521 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #363 of 523 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from Texas State University
Graduates of Texas 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 | $36,769 |
| 2 years | $32,461 |
| 3 years | $41,354 |
| 4 years | $48,109 |
| 5 years | $54,444 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Agriculture graduates from Texas State University report median earnings of $48,109, compared with $55,350 for all Texas State University graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Agriculture graduates from Texas State University is $20,954.
Top-Paying Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Graduates of the Agriculture program at Texas State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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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