by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Texas Tech University ranks among other schools offering degrees in agricultural economics.
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Texas Tech University holds a strong position among schools offering agricultural economics. In particular, it placed #36 out of 157 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
During the most recent reporting year, Texas Tech University handed out 106 bachelor’s degrees in agricultural economics.
Agricultural Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University earn a median of $71,893 a year. This is above $63,780, the median for all majors at Texas Tech University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Texas Tech University, agricultural economics graduates take on a median debt of $19,588 in student loans. This is below $24,305, the typical median for all majors at Texas Tech University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,935 | $21,240 |
| Fees | $2,917 | $2,917 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 74% of agricultural economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The majority of agricultural economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Texas Tech University were White. Approximately 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor’s in agricultural economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Among recent graduates, 43% of agricultural economics master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of agricultural economics master’s degree graduates at Texas Tech University were White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a master’s in agricultural economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the agricultural economics majors at Texas Tech University.
The agricultural economics program at Texas Tech University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 39 |
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 11 |
Texas Tech University conferred 39 completions in agribusiness/agricultural business operations in the most recent reporting year — 31% to women and 69% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (90%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Texas Tech University granted 11 completions in agricultural business and management, general recently — 73% to women and 27% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (82%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.