Compare 7 Agricultural Public Services. programs in the South. Average earnings: $44,064.
With top graduates earning $52,409, Agricultural Public Services stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $8K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Texas Tech University's Agricultural Public Services program leads with graduates earning $52,409, well above the $44,064 average across 7 Southern programs. Texas A&M follows at $49,429, demonstrating how regional public universities dominate this specialized field regardless of overall institutional rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Texas A&M graduates borrow $17,804 and face just a 9.1% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. Texas Tech offers comparable value with a 9.9% burden, proving that top Agricultural Public Services programs remain accessible.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $52,409 | 41 | $21,500 | Good | $23,443 | Challenging |
| #2 | $49,429 | 101 | $17,804 | Good | $32,258 | High | |
| #3 | University Of KentuckyPublic | $43,042 | 39 | $22,500 | Manageable | $30,006 | High |
| #4 | University Of ArkansasPublic | $42,243 | 26 | $21,500 | Manageable | $28,086 | High |
| #5 | $41,565 | 78 | $20,500 | Manageable | $38,513 | High | |
| #6 | $40,679 | 14 | $19,500 | Manageable | $12,719 | High | |
| #7 | $39,079 | 14 | $20,500 | Manageable | $30,610 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
