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. We've also included details on how West Texas A&M University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in agricultural business.
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The bachelor's program at West Texas A&M University was ranked #75 on College Factual's Best Schools for agricultural business list. It is also ranked #7 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Agricultural Economics & Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 61 |
| Best Agricultural Economics & Business Schools | 75 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Texas A&M University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in agricultural economics & business. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
Agricultural Business majors who earn their bachelor's degree from West Texas A&M University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,749 a year. This is higher than $48,448, which is the national median for all agricultural business bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at West Texas A&M University was $549 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $437 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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.
The agricultural business program at West Texas A&M University awarded 40 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 70% of these degrees went to men with the other 30% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at West Texas A&M University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into 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 agricultural business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the West Texas A&M University agricultural business 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agricultural business majors at West Texas A&M University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Plant Sciences | 78 |
| General Agriculture | 26 |
| Animal Services | 20 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 18 |
| Animal Science | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.