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2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k

13 Ranked Colleges
440 Degrees Awarded
$17,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master's in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 51,300 people earned their degree in agriculture and agriculture operations, making the major the 23rd most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, agriculture and agriculture operations graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $34,886 and had an average of $19,085 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southwest region, there were 7,444 agriculture and agriculture operations graduates with average earnings and debt of $35,585 and $19,241 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 440 agriculture and agriculture operations graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,078 and $37,227 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 13 colleges that offered a degree in agriculture and agriculture operations. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great agriculture and agriculture operations programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the agriculture and agriculture operations program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 13 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Agriculture & Agriculture Operations (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region

#1

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas State University landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in San Marcos, Texas, and it awarded 5 masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas State, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State University are $17,040.

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#2

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas Tech University landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in Lubbock, Texas, and it awarded 62 masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree agriculture & agriculture operations students whose families make $48-$75k list, Texas Tech has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530.

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#1 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #3 spot on the list. Texas A&M College Station is a large school located in College Station, Texas that handed out 99 masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

Angelo State University

San Angelo, Texas
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Angelo State University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Angelo State is located in San Angelo, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees to qualified students.

Angelo State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Angelo State University are $14,396, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend West Texas A&M University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. West Texas A&M University is a fairly large public school situated in Canyon, Texas. It awarded 18 masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

West Texas A&M University also took the #6 spot in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Texas A&M University are $8,013, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is a large school located in Stillwater, Oklahoma that handed out 78 masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at OSU, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963.

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#7

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

University of Arizona did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #7. University of Arizona is located in Tucson, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree agriculture & agriculture operations students whose families make $48-$75k list, University of Arizona has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - Kingsville ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Kingsville, Texas, this medium-sized public school handed out 24 degrees to qualified masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas A&M Kingsville, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - Kingsville are $14,066, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - Commerce came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Commerce, Texas, and it awarded 21 masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M Commerce also took the #7 spot in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - Commerce are $14,549.

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#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, New Mexico State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Las Cruces, New Mexico is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees to 19 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree agriculture & agriculture operations students whose families make $48-$75k list, NMSU Main Campus has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at New Mexico State University - Main Campus are $18,275.

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#11

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
#10 in overall quality

Sam Houston State University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Huntsville, Texas, and it awarded 29 masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

SHSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Sam Houston State University are $15,704.

Full Sam Houston State University Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Report

Stephen F Austin State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Nacogdoches, Texas, this fairly large public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations students in 2019-2020.

SFASU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at SFASU are $15,695, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, Texas
#8 in overall quality

Tarleton State University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Tarleton State University is a public institution located in Stephenville, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 40 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree agriculture & agriculture operations students whose families make $48-$75k list, Tarleton has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tarleton State University are $15,485, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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