Agriculture Degree

The agriculture program at Texas A&M University – Commerce prepares students to enter the farming, ranching, and agricultural business by combining research and hand-on training. Utilizing a combination of tools and knowledge, the program is designed to enhance and sustain human life by cultivating animals, plants, and other forms of food for basic consumption or for the creation of biofuels and drugs. Program courses include: basic animal care and husbandry, soil science and conservation, and plant care and cultivation. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer agriculture degrees.

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Texas A&M University – Commerce

Also known as A&M Commerce

7101 University Avenue, Texarkana, TX

A&M Commerce, a public institution, offers a large number of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Commerce, TX, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. Texas A&M University - Commerce has an annual student enrollment of nearly eleven thousand.

Areas of study offered at Texas A&M University - Commerce include:

• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Computer And Information Sciences
• Education

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken to apply to Texas A&M University - Commerce. Scores between 18 to 24 on the ACT or 860 to 1070 on the SAT are needed to increase your chances for admission. A&M Commerce has an acceptance rate of about 44 percent of which only 39 percent decided to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at tamu-commerce.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs around $6,900 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $17,000 per year. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,700 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements.

The Texas A&M University - Commerce Lions participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students who would like to view more about A&M Commerce can check out their website at http://www.tamu-commerce.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Agriculture Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. A&M Commerce has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Animal Scientists

Description

Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, animal scientists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.3% from 2014 to 2024

Food Scientists and Technologists

Description

Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration of foods; analyze food content to determine levels of vitamins, fat, sugar, and protein; discover new food sources; research ways to make processed foods safe, palatable, and healthful; and apply food science knowledge to determine best ways to process, package, preserve, store, and distribute food.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, food scientists and technologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.5% from 2014 to 2024

Soil and Plant Scientists

Description

Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees, shrubs, and nursery stock, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, soil and plant scientists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.7% from 2014 to 2024

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).