by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SHSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SHSU highly for general agriculture, placing at #33 out of 84 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Agriculture Schools | 33 of 84 |
| Best General Agriculture Schools in Texas | 5 of 11 |
| Best General Agriculture Schools in the Southwest Region | 6 of 22 |
The following degree levels are granted in general agriculture at SHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Master’s | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, Sam Houston State University conferred 16 bachelor’s degrees in general agriculture.
SHSU is a solid choice among schools offering general agriculture at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
General Agriculture majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SHSU report a median salary of $56,060 a year. This is higher than $55,820, the median for all majors at SHSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SHSU, general agriculture students borrow a median amount of $19,125 in student loans. This is below $24,902, the typical median for all majors at SHSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,696 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
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Among recent graduates, 25% of general agriculture bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of general agriculture bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU are White. Approximately 81% 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 general agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SHSU granted 16 bachelor’s completions in agriculture, general recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (81%).
Graduate study is also available at SHSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Agriculture | 10 |
