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Agriculture in Texas

Agriculture Schools in Texas

661 students earned Agriculture degrees in Texas in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Agriculture is the 118th most popular major in the state out of a total 252 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 83
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.2%
  • Black or African American: 10.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.5%
  • White: 66.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in Texas

There are 2,610 people in the state and 41,680 people in the nation working in agriculture jobs.

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Wages for Agriculture Jobs in Texas

Agriculture grads earn an average of $67,500 in the state and $70,630 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Texas that offer agriculture degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
12,249 Total Students

The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at Texas A&M Commerce. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,704. The full-time teacher rate is 47%.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
21,912 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,134. 79% of the teachers are full time.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
6,932 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,064. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 60%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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

83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at Texas State. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

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

It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate. 91% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 80%.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
12,620 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
10,775 Total Students

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Angelo State. 72% of the teachers are full time. 97% of students get financical aid.

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Agriculture Careers in TX

Some of the careers agriculture majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Soil and Plant Scientists 13% $59,870
Animal Scientists 11% $49,390
Agricultural Sciences Professors 10% $88,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
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Animal Science 100
Plant Sciences 82
Agricultural Economics 67
Agricultural Public Services 66
Agricultural Production 22
Food Science Technology 12
Animal Services 8

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