Agricultural Economics at Texas State University
If you are interested in studying Agricultural Economics, you may want to check out the program at Texas State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Texas State University is located in San Marcos, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at Texas State University
Many students take online classes 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.
Agricultural Economics Rankings at Texas State University
Use these rankings to compare Texas State University’s Agricultural Economics program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #8 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #12 of 14 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #14 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #15 of 20 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #121 of 157 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #139 of 157 |
Earnings for Agricultural Economics Graduates from Texas State University
Students who complete Texas State University’s Agricultural Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,273 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 3 years | $46,855 |
| 4 years | $50,978 |
| 5 years | $57,287 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Agricultural Economics graduates from Texas State University take home a median $50,978, compared with $55,350 for all Texas State University graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Agricultural Economics graduates from Texas State University stands at $20,500.
More Specific Agricultural Economics Concentrations at Texas State University
The Agricultural Economics program at Texas State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Business Operations | 17 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Agricultural Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Agricultural Economics program at Texas State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Agricultural Economics graduates, 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
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