Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University-College Station
If you are interested in studying Agricultural Economics, you may want to check out the program at Texas A&M University-College Station. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Texas A&M University-College Station is located in College Station, TX.
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Online Class Availability at Texas A&M University-College Station
Distance learning is available at Texas A&M University-College Station. Among 78,321 students, 4,350 (6%) studied exclusively online and 26,832 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Agricultural Economics Rankings at Texas A&M University-College Station
These rankings give you a sense of how Texas A&M University-College Station’s Agricultural Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #2 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #2 of 14 |
| Best Value | Texas | #13 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #17 of 157 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #19 of 20 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #148 of 157 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #2 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #2 of 14 |
| Best Value | Texas | #13 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #17 of 157 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #19 of 20 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #148 of 157 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #2 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #2 of 14 |
| Best Value | Texas | #13 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #17 of 157 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #19 of 20 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #148 of 157 |
Earnings for Agricultural Economics Graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station
Students who complete Texas A&M University-College Station’s Agricultural Economics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $47,286 |
| 2 years | $45,502 |
| 3 years | $54,451 |
| 4 years | $63,477 |
| 5 years | $72,221 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Agricultural Economics graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station report median earnings of $63,477, compared with $74,589 for all Texas A&M University-College Station graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Agricultural Economics graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station stands at $20,125.
More Specific Agricultural Economics Concentrations at Texas A&M University-College Station
The Agricultural Economics program at Texas A&M University-College Station includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Business | 53 |
| Agricultural Business Operations | 317 |
| Agricultural Economics | 313 |
Top-Paying Careers for Agricultural Economics Graduates
Those who complete Agricultural Economics program at Texas A&M University-College Station go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Agricultural Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products | $109,813 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Economists | $73,611 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | $55,950 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $29,657 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | $27,636 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.