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Agriculture Schools in Texas

In 2020-2021, 583 students earned their Agriculture & Agriculture Operations degrees in TX.

In terms of popularity, Agriculture is the 21st most popular major in the state out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 340
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 219
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 219
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 219
Post-Master’s Certificate 24
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 24

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.0%
  • White: 67.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.7%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in Texas

374,750 people in the state and 4,507,680 in the nation are employed in jobs related to agriculture and agriculture operations.

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Wages for Agriculture Jobs in Texas

In this state, agriculture and agriculture operations grads earn an average of $49,840. Nationwide, they make an average of $53,370.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer agriculture and agriculture operations degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

281 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

In their early career, Texas A&M College Station grads earn an average salary of $54,342. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,194. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate.

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

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at Tarleton. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,650 after earning their degree at this institution.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,249 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,939 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 8.80% which is lower than average.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
6,932 Total Students

The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at Texas A&M Kingsville. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 80% of the teachers are full time.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
21,912 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%.

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

Graduates earn an average $39,811 after graduation. 80% of the teachers are full time. 84% of students get financical aid.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
10,775 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 9.50% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,686 after earning their degree at this institution.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
2,345 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $11,644. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

83% of the teachers are full time. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

Agriculture Careers in TX

Some of the careers agriculture and agriculture operations majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 20% $38,340
Economists 19% $99,740
Computer User Support Specialists 18% $47,960
Farm and Home Management Advisors 15% $26,510
Food Scientists and Technologists 14% $70,050
Retail Sales Supervisors 14% $40,320
Microbiologists 13% $50,790
Animal Breeders 13% $33,120
Graphic Designers 13% $47,570
Soil and Plant Scientists 13% $59,870
Animal Scientists 11% $49,390
Agricultural Equipment Operators 10% $26,140
Agricultural Sciences Professors 10% $88,990
Conservation Scientists 9% $58,220
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 9% $81,140
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 9% $42,740
Agricultural Inspectors 8% $49,650
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 7% $47,330
Agricultural Products Graders and Sorters 6% $23,800
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers 4% $63,160
Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents 2% $0
Reporters and Correspondents -7% $36,610

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Engineering 4,468
Computer & Information Sciences 3,780
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 2,128
Mathematics & Statistics 1,148
Physical Sciences 904
Architecture/Urban Planning 478
Engineering Technologies 409
Natural Resources & Conservation 187

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