Best Value Agriculture Colleges in Texas

Texas A&M University-Kingsville delivers the state's most affordable agriculture program at just $10,204 net cost while generating $37,424 in median earnings. This represents a striking cost advantage over flagship programs that charge double the price. Texas agriculture supports over 2.6 million jobs statewide, from cattle ranching to cotton production, creating steady demand for graduates. The state's 11 agriculture programs show graduation rates ranging from 40% to 84%, with several smaller campuses outperforming larger universities in cost efficiency. Students can access the TEXAS Grant program to further reduce expenses at public institutions across the state.

Programs

$10,204 – $20,924

Net Price Range

$39,739

Avg. Program Earnings

53.5%

Avg. Graduation Rate

11 Agriculture, General Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Texas A & M University-Kingsville Kingsville, Texas	$10,204	$37,424	$9,892	45.6%	96.6%
2	Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, Texas	$11,268	$40,318	$10,026	45.9%	86.5%
3	Sam Houston State University Huntsville, Texas	$16,025	$44,091	$9,228	55.1%	84.6%
4	Texas State University San Marcos, Texas	$16,438	$37,748	$11,450	56.2%	87.7%
5	Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, Texas	$20,924	$45,383	$13,099	83.8%	62.7%
6	West Texas A & M University Canyon, Texas	$20,841	$44,384	$9,101	47.3%	91.6%
7	Texas Tech University Lubbock, Texas	$20,071	$41,937	$11,852	67.5%	67.3%
8	Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, Texas	$14,041	$26,625	$11,299	43.2%	76.1%
9	Angelo State University San Angelo, Texas	$12,915		$8,319	40.7%	79.1%
10	Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, Texas	$15,152		$10,600	51.7%	89.5%
11	Tarleton State University Stephenville, Texas	$20,261		$7,878	51.2%	87.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Texas A&M-Kingsville such good value for agriculture students?

The program costs just $10,204 annually while producing graduates who earn $37,424 median salary. This creates one of the strongest return-on-investment ratios among Texas agriculture programs.

How do graduation rates compare across Texas agriculture programs?

Texas A&M College Station leads with 83.8% graduation rate, while most other programs range from 40-56%. Smaller campuses like Kingsville and Commerce achieve solid outcomes at 45-46% despite lower costs.

Does attending the flagship campus justify higher costs?

Texas A&M College Station charges $20,924 but produces the highest earnings at $45,383. However, Commerce and Sam Houston deliver comparable salaries around $40,000-44,000 for half the price.

Where do agriculture graduates find jobs in Texas?

Texas supports 2.6 million agriculture-related jobs across cattle ranching, cotton farming, and food processing. Major employers include Cargill, Tyson Foods, and numerous ranching operations throughout rural counties.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.