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. In addition, we cover how SHSU ranks in comparison to other schools with agriculture programs.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #18 on College Factual's Best Schools for agriculture list. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in general agriculture. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 15 students received their master’s degree in agriculture from SHSU. This makes it the #7 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 SHSU is $46,663. This is higher than $35,083, which is the national median for all agriculture bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SHSU, agriculture students borrow a median amount of $19,125 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all agriculture bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $21,500.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agriculture majors at Sam Houston State University.
Of the 27 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in agriculture from SHSU in 2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2021 graduates were in 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in agriculture from SHSU. About 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SHSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% 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 master's in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 115 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 41 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 37 |
| Plant Sciences | 12 |
| Agricultural Production | 8 |
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