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 Texas State ranks in comparison to other schools with agriculture programs.
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The bachelor's program at Texas State was ranked #30 on College Factual's Best Schools for agriculture list. It is also ranked #5 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas State University handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in general agriculture. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in agriculture from Texas State. This makes it the #18 most popular school for agriculture master’s degree candidates in the country.
Agriculture majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Texas State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,994 a year. This is higher than $39,292, which is the national median for all agriculture bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas State, agriculture students borrow a median amount of $27,392 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $17,955 for all agriculture majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Texas State was $727 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $307 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,606 | $20,366 |
| Fees | $2,844 | $2,844 |
| Books and Supplies | $740 | $740 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,270 | $12,270 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,170 | $4,170 |
Learn more about Texas State tuition and fees.
Of the 38 agriculture students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Texas State, about 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Texas State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor's in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Texas State 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 Texas State Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of agriculture master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a master's in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agriculture majors at Texas State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 64 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.