by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Agriculture](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/general-agriculture/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. The schools below stand out for the salaries their general agriculture graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 8 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.
Texas A And M University College Station earned the #1 spot for highest-paid general agriculture graduates in Texas. Texas A And M University College Station is a public school located in the city of College Station. After graduating, general agriculture degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station typically earn about $61,337 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in general agriculture will find them at Sam Houston State University, which ranked #2. Set in the town of Huntsville, Sam Houston State University is a public institution. After graduating, general agriculture degree recipients from Sam Houston State University typically earn about $58,269 annually.
Texas State University San Marcos produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general agriculture, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a public institution. After graduating, general agriculture degree recipients from Texas State University San Marcos typically earn about $61,972 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in general agriculture will find them at West Texas A And M University, which ranked #4. Set in the town of Canyon, West Texas A And M University is a public institution. Students who complete the general agriculture program here go on to a median salary of roughly $59,749.
Texas A And M University Kingsville came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general agriculture schools. Located in the town of Kingsville, Texas A And M University Kingsville is a public institution. Early-career general agriculture graduates from Texas A And M University Kingsville make a median of around $57,257 per year.
Texas A And M University Commerce placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for general agriculture. Set in the town of Commerce, Texas A And M University Commerce is a public institution. After graduating, general agriculture degree recipients from Texas A And M University Commerce typically earn about $52,593 annually.
Prairie View A And M University placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for general agriculture. Prairie View A And M University is a public school located in the rural area of Prairie View. General Agriculture graduates of Prairie View A And M University earn a median of about $45,073 a year early in their careers.
Blinn College earned the #8 position for general agriculture graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Brenham, Blinn College is a public institution. Early-career general agriculture graduates from Blinn College make a median of around $36,648 per year.
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 · 8 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.
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