Compare 29 Agriculture, General. programs in the South. Average earnings: $42,155.
Agriculture, General. programs produce graduates earning between $37,771 and $62,121—a $24K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 29 ranked programs in the South, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
University Of Maryland-College Park's Agriculture, General. program leads with graduates earning $62,121. Texas A & M University-College Station follows at $56,790, while Texas State University delivers $56,642. The average across all programs is $42,155, yet these top performers exceed it by $14K-$20K—proof that program-level factors drive outcomes.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University Of Maryland-College Park graduates borrow $19,000 and face just a 6.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families considering parent loans, Tennessee Technological University leads with a 16.4% family burden—still in the 'Manageable' range despite lower sticker costs elsewhere.
Highest program earnings: $62,121
Strong outcomes ($56,790) with 63% acceptance
6.6% payment burden | Excellent
16.4% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $62,121 | 10 | $19,000 | Excellent | $35,200 | Challenging | |
| #2 | $56,790 | 39 | $17,804 | Excellent | $32,258 | Challenging | |
| #3 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $56,642 | 24 | $21,000 | Good | $22,500 | Challenging |
| #4 | $56,060 | 22 | $21,983 | Good | $19,433 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $51,193 | 33 | $22,934 | Good | $14,224 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $47,292 | 22 | $20,500 | Good | $15,265 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $46,825 | 59 | $15,650 | Good | $11,640 | Manageable | |
| #8 | $45,729 | 138 | $21,024 | Manageable | $13,218 | Challenging | |
| #9 | Langston UniversityPublic | $45,155 | 18 | $26,000 | Manageable | $18,175 | High |
| #10 | $44,609 | 22 | $26,000 | Manageable | $42,541 | High | |
| #11 | $44,384 | 21 | $19,500 | Manageable | $12,719 | Challenging | |
| #12 | Warner UniversityPrivate | $44,154 | 15 | $22,250 | Manageable | $16,400 | High |
| #13 | Mcneese State UniversityPublic | $43,463 | 60 | $23,000 | Manageable | $13,410 | High |
| #14 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $42,800 | 16 | $21,500 | Manageable | $23,443 | High |
| #15 | $42,712 | 31 | $29,251 | Challenging | $16,237 | High | |
| #16 | Auburn UniversityPublic | $41,682 | 21 | $21,000 | Manageable | $43,605 | High |
| #17 | $41,365 | 13 | $21,500 | Manageable | $35,325 | High | |
| #18 | $41,084 | 26 | $20,121 | Manageable | $23,000 | High | |
| #19 | $39,224 | 74 | $22,095 | Challenging | $18,310 | High | |
| #20 | Alcorn State UniversityPublic | $37,771 | 25 | $27,000 | Challenging | $13,000 | High |
| #21 | $37,338 | 21 | $27,000 | High | $18,771 | High | |
| #22 | $37,163 | 45 | $22,250 | Challenging | $10,050 | High | |
| #23 | $36,602 | 16 | $23,548 | Challenging | $16,223 | High | |
| #24 | $35,349 | 34 | $20,547 | Challenging | $14,710 | High | |
| #25 | $33,817 | 37 | $27,000 | High | $16,012 | High |
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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.
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