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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how FHSU stacks up against peers offering agricultural economics.
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FHSU is a solid choice among schools offering agricultural economics. In particular, it placed #105 out of 157 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Kansas.
During the most recent reporting year, Fort Hays State University conferred 45 bachelor’s degrees in agricultural economics.
Agricultural Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from FHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,914 a year. This is lower than $51,930, the median for all majors at FHSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at FHSU, agricultural economics students borrow a median amount of $19,250 in student loans. This is lower than $25,986, the typical median for all majors at FHSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,140 | $16,522 |
| Fees | $1,219 | $1,219 |
Learn more about FHSU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 60% of agricultural economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of agricultural economics bachelor’s degree graduates at FHSU were White. About 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fort Hays State University with a bachelor’s in agricultural economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agricultural economics majors at Fort Hays State University.
The agricultural economics program at FHSU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 45 |
FHSU conferred 45 completions in agricultural business and management, general in the most recent reporting year — 40% to women and 60% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (87%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.