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Texas offers Agricultural Production Operations programs with net costs ranging from $6,500 at UT Rio Grande Valley to $20,924 at Texas A&M College Station. This $14,424 price gap reflects the state's mix of regional universities serving agricultural communities and flagship research institutions. Texas ranks second nationally in agricultural exports, generating over $7 billion annually, creating strong demand for production management graduates who can optimize operations across the state's 247 million acres of farmland.
5
Programs
$6,500 – $20,924
Net Price Range
$31,133
Avg. Program Earnings
56.4%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Agricultural Production Operations Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $6,500 $9,859 49.3% 87.7%
2 $11,268 $10,026 45.9% 86.5%
3 $15,152 $10,600 51.7% 89.5%
4 $20,261 $7,878 51.2% 87.1%
5 $20,924 $13,099 83.8% 62.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide cost difference between Texas agricultural programs?

UT Rio Grande Valley serves the Rio Grande farming region with a $6,500 net cost, while Texas A&M College Station charges $20,924 for its flagship program. Regional universities like Texas A&M Commerce ($11,268) and Stephen F Austin ($15,152) fall between these extremes, balancing access with resources.

How do graduation rates compare across these agricultural programs?

Texas A&M College Station leads with an 83.80% graduation rate, significantly higher than other options. Stephen F Austin follows at 51.70%, while Tarleton State (51.20%) and UT Rio Grande Valley (49.30%) cluster around 50%.

Where do agricultural production graduates find employment in Texas?

Texas produces $25 billion in agricultural products annually, creating opportunities with agribusiness giants like Cargill and ADM. The state's 240,000 farms need production managers, while export operations through Houston and other ports require logistics expertise.

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