by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Agriculture](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/general-agriculture/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 12 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying general agriculture schools.
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If you want to know which schools send general agriculture graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Texas A And M University College Station the top school for general agriculture graduate earnings in the Southwest Region. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Early-career general agriculture graduates from Texas A And M University College Station make a median of around $61,337 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in general agriculture will find them at Sam Houston State University, which ranked #2. Located in the town of Huntsville, Sam Houston State University is a public institution. General Agriculture graduates of Sam Houston State University earn a median of about $58,269 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Texas State University San Marcos earned it the #3 place for general agriculture. Texas State University San Marcos is a public school located in the city of San Marcos. General Agriculture graduates of Texas State University San Marcos earn a median of about $61,972 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #4 makes West Texas A And M University one of the highest-paying schools for general agriculture. West Texas A And M University is a public school located in the town of Canyon. Early-career general agriculture graduates from West Texas A And M University make a median of around $59,749 per year.
Texas A And M University Kingsville produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general agriculture, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the town of Kingsville, Texas A And M University Kingsville is a public institution. After graduating, general agriculture degree recipients from Texas A And M University Kingsville typically earn about $57,257 annually.
Langston University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general agriculture schools. Located in the rural area of Langston, Langston University is a public institution. Students who complete the general agriculture program here go on to a median salary of roughly $45,155.
Texas A And M University Commerce came in at #7 for general agriculture graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Commerce, Texas A And M University Commerce is a public institution. Early-career general agriculture graduates from Texas A And M University Commerce make a median of around $52,593 per year.
Cameron University earned the #8 position for general agriculture graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Lawton, Cameron University is a public institution. Early-career general agriculture graduates from Cameron University make a median of around $42,686 per year.
Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College came in at #9 for general agriculture graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Miami, Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College is a public institution. General Agriculture graduates of Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College earn a median of about $41,392 a year early in their careers.
Prairie View A And M University placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for general agriculture. Set in the rural area of Prairie View, Prairie View A And M University is a public institution. Students who complete the general agriculture program here go on to a median salary of roughly $45,073.
New Mexico State University Main Campus came in at #11 for general agriculture graduate earnings this year. New Mexico State University Main Campus is a public school located in the suburb of Las Cruces. Students who complete the general agriculture program here go on to a median salary of roughly $26,666.
Blinn College came in at #12 for general agriculture graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Brenham, Blinn College is a public institution. General Agriculture graduates of Blinn College earn a median of about $36,648 a year early in their careers.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries general agriculture graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 12 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
More about our data sources and methodologies.