Program Analysis
Texas State University's Agriculture, General graduates start at $44,994/yr — above the $40,365 national average, though not by a wide margin.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Agriculture, General programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Agriculture, General's typical career paths, with 47% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 10% gap from the optimistic case.
Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $21,469 in median debt clears quickly against $44,994 in annual earnings.
At #6 of 47 nationally, this is a top-5% Agriculture, General program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Earnings grow from $44,994 to $61,972 over five years — a 38% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.