by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SHSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #5 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SHSU among the top schools in the country for agricultural economics, ranked #91 out of 134 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are available for agricultural economics at SHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 38 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Sam Houston State University handed out 38 bachelor’s degrees in agricultural economics.
SHSU ranks competitively among schools offering agricultural economics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Agricultural Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SHSU report a median salary of $55,294 a year. This is below $55,820, the median for all majors at SHSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SHSU, agricultural economics graduates take on a median debt of $20,643 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, 50% of agricultural economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of agricultural economics bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU are White. About 92% 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 agricultural economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SHSU conferred 38 bachelor’s degrees in agribusiness/agricultural business operations recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (92%).
