We'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 SHSU ranks in comparison to other schools with ag mech programs.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #13 on College Factual's Best Schools for ag mech list. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in agricultural mechanization. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of ag mech students who receive their bachelor's degree at SHSU is $57,352. This is higher than $51,141, which is the national median for all ag mech bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ag mech majors at Sam Houston State University.
Of the 37 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Mechanization from SHSU in 2020-2021, 76% were men and 24% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SHSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students 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 ag mech.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
White | 31 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 1 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Animal Science | 115 |
General Agriculture | 42 |
Agricultural Economics & Business | 41 |
Plant Sciences | 12 |
Agricultural Production | 8 |
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