by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at SHSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SHSU highly for agriculture, ranked #230 out of 434 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level offered in agriculture at SHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 191 |
| Master’s | 15 |
The agriculture field at SHSU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Sciences | 103 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 38 |
| Agriculture, General | 26 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 21 |
| Plant Sciences | 9 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 5 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Sam Houston State University awarded 191 bachelor’s degrees in agriculture.
SHSU holds a strong position among schools offering agriculture at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Agriculture graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SHSU earn a median of $45,624 a year. This is lower than $55,820, the median for all majors at SHSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SHSU, agriculture students accumulate a median of $20,504 in student loans. This is below $24,902, the typical median for all majors at SHSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,696 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
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Among recent graduates, 31% of agriculture bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of agriculture bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU were White. Roughly 69% of graduates 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 bachelor’s in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 131 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Graduate study is also available at SHSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Agriculture | 15 |
