by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how SHSU stacks up against peers offering agriculture.
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SHSU is a solid choice among schools offering agriculture. Specifically, it ranked #257 out of 521 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #15 in Texas.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Sam Houston State University conferred 191 bachelor’s degrees in agriculture.
Agriculture graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SHSU earn a median of $45,624 a year. This is lower than $55,820, the median for all majors at SHSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SHSU, agriculture students accumulate a median of $20,504 in student loans. This is below $24,902, the typical median for all majors at SHSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,696 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
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Among recent graduates, 31% of agriculture bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of agriculture bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU were White. Roughly 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor’s in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 131 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of agriculture master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of agriculture master’s degree graduates at SHSU are White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a master’s in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the agriculture majors at Sam Houston State University.
This agriculture program at SHSU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 103 |
| Agricultural Economics | 38 |
| General Agriculture | 26 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 21 |
| Plant Sciences | 9 |
| Agricultural Production | 5 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 4 |