Plant Sciences at Texas A & M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
45
Optimistic
45
Base Case
41
Pessimistic
Earnings
$34,744/yr (-19% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (103,300 openings/yr)
ROI
13.7x earnings multiple (5.2x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Plant Sciences graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $546K | $541K | $499K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 13.8x | 13.7x | 12.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.2x | 5.2x | 4.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 46% | 42% | 32% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 45 | 45 | 41 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$39,568
Out-of-state: $104,424 (5.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,408
6.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$54,535
57% growth from Year 1
About Texas A & M University-Kingsville
Texas A & M University-Kingsville has a 92% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a smaller institution with 4,622 students in Kingsville, TX. Pell Grant recipients make up 55% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Texas A & M University-Kingsville's Plant Sciences program score?
This program scores 45/100 — on the lower end for Plant Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Plant Sciences to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Plant Sciences careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 45% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why are Plant Sciences earnings lower at Texas A & M University-Kingsville?
Lower starting pay at Texas A & M University-Kingsville may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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