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, and more. In addition, we cover how SHSU ranks in comparison to other schools with agriculture programs.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #31 on College Factual's Best Schools for agriculture list. It is also ranked #6 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in general agriculture. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in agriculture from SHSU. This makes it the #7 most popular school for agriculture master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SHSU paid an average of $652 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $244 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,648 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,720 | $11,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,866 | $3,866 |
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Of the 22 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in agriculture from SHSU in 2022, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor's in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SHSU does not offer an online option for its agriculture bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SHSU Online Learning page.
Of the 19 agriculture students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from SHSU, about 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SHSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a master's in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agriculture majors at Sam Houston State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 123 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 30 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 28 |
| Plant Sciences | 14 |
| Agricultural Production | 6 |
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