by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how FHSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in agricultural business.
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The bachelor's program at FHSU was ranked #84 on College Factual's Best Schools for agricultural business list. It is also ranked #2 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Agricultural Economics & Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 70 |
| Best Agricultural Economics & Business Schools | 84 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fort Hays State University handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in agricultural economics & business. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of agricultural business students who receive their bachelor's degree at FHSU is $47,012. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $48,448 for all agricultural business students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FHSU, agricultural business students borrow a median amount of $22,631 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all agricultural business bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $32,112.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at FHSU was $520 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $147 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,437 | $15,615 |
| Fees | $1,196 | $1,196 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,772 | $8,772 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,972 | $4,972 |
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The agricultural business program at FHSU awarded 55 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 45% of these degrees went to men with the other 55% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fort Hays State University with a bachelor's in agricultural business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
FHSU does not offer an online option for its agricultural business bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the FHSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agricultural business majors at Fort Hays State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Agriculture | 41 |
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