by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how PVAMU ranks in comparison to other schools with agriculture programs.
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The bachelor's program at PVAMU was ranked #54 on College Factual's Best Schools for agriculture list. It is also ranked #10 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Agriculture Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 43 |
| Best General Agriculture Schools | 54 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Prairie View A & M University handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in general agriculture. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of agriculture students who receive their bachelor's degree at PVAMU is $38,063. This is less than $39,292, which is the national median of all agriculture majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at PVAMU, agriculture students borrow a median amount of $24,891 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $17,955 for all agriculture majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at PVAMU paid an average of $753 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $246 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,387 | $22,590 |
| Fees | $3,912 | $4,284 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,571 | $1,571 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,317 | $10,317 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,611 | $4,611 |
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Of the 49 agriculture students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from PVAMU, about 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 92% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Prairie View A & M University with a bachelor's in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the PVAMU agriculture bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the PVAMU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agriculture majors at Prairie View A & M University.