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Agricultural Economics Schools in Texas

1,062 Agricultural Business students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Agricultural Economics is the 11th most popular major in the state out of a total 26 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Agricultural Economics Majors in Texas

Agricultural Business majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 852
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 56
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 56
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 56
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 55
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 55
Master’s Degree 38
Associate Degree 32
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 22
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of agricultural business majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 0.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.0%
  • White: 78.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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Jobs for Agricultural Economics Grads in Texas

There are 186,630 people in the state and 2,210,520 people in the nation working in agricultural business jobs.

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Wages for Agricultural Economics Jobs in Texas

Agricultural Business grads earn an average of $52,250 in the state and $55,050 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer agricultural business degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,342 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,919. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Texas A&M College Station.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,287 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,811 after earning their degree at this institution. The 6.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. In their early career, Tarleton grads earn an average salary of $41,650. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,307.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,076 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,035. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at SHSU.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

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

91% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.52 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.80%.

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

It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.30%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time.

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

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.50%. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
12,620 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,895 after earning their degree at this institution. 86% of students get financical aid.

Agricultural Economics Careers in TX

Some of the careers agricultural business majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Economists 19% $99,740
Farm and Home Management Advisors 15% $26,510
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 11% $55,960
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers 4% $63,160
Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents 2% $0

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