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. We've also included details on how Texas Tech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in agricultural business.
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The bachelor's program at Texas Tech was ranked #15 on College Factual's Best Schools for agricultural business list. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Agricultural Economics & Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Agricultural Economics & Business Schools | 15 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Tech University handed out 108 bachelor's degrees in agricultural economics & business. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 98 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in agricultural business from Texas Tech. This makes it the #9 most popular school for agricultural business master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in agricultural business in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of agricultural business students who receive their bachelor's degree at Texas Tech is $50,509. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $48,448 for all agricultural business bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Texas Tech paid an average of $718 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $298 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,935 | $21,534 |
| Fees | $2,917 | $2,917 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,460 | $10,460 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,510 | $4,510 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 108 students earned a bachelor's degree in agricultural business from Texas Tech. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Texas Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor's in agricultural business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Texas Tech 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 Texas Tech Online Learning page.
Of the 15 agricultural business students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Texas Tech, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a master's in agricultural business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agricultural business majors at Texas Tech University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 220 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 61 |
| Plant Sciences | 52 |
| Food Science Technology | 12 |
| Animal Services | 7 |
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