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. Also, learn how West Texas A&M University ranks among other schools offering degrees in agriculture.
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The bachelor's program at West Texas A&M University was ranked #28 on College Factual's Best Schools for agriculture list. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Agriculture Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 24 |
| Best General Agriculture Schools | 28 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Texas A&M University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in general agriculture. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in agriculture from West Texas A&M University. This makes it the #18 most popular school for agriculture master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of agriculture students who receive their bachelor's degree at West Texas A&M University is $45,300. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $39,292 for all agriculture bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at West Texas A&M University paid an average of $549 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $437 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,372 | $8,267 |
| Fees | $2,729 | $2,729 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,449 | $9,449 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,854 | $4,854 |
Learn more about West Texas A&M University tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in agriculture from West Texas A&M University. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Texas A&M University with a bachelor's in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the West Texas A&M University 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 West Texas A&M University Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 agriculture majors earned their master's degree from West Texas A&M University. Of these graduates, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Texas A&M University with a master's in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agriculture majors at West Texas A&M University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Plant Sciences | 78 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 40 |
| Animal Services | 20 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 18 |
| Animal Science | 10 |
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