Agriculture at Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Texas A&M-Kingsville's agriculture program sits in an interesting middle ground—it beats the national median by $2,200 but trails the Texas state median by about $3,800. Among Texas agriculture programs, it ranks in the 40th percentile, meaning six out of eleven programs in the state produce higher early earnings. The debt load of $22,875 is reasonable, translating to a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.55 that shouldn't create financial strain for most graduates. Starting at $41,646 and climbing to $51,193 by year four represents solid 23% growth, suggesting graduates find stable agricultural careers even if they're not commanding top-of-market salaries.

The reality here is that you're paying about what you'd pay elsewhere in Texas but earning less than you would at Texas A&M-College Station, Texas Tech, or even West Texas A&M. The program serves students well enough—the debt is manageable and earnings are respectable—but it's not a standout value compared to other in-state options. For students who can gain admission to higher-ranked Texas agriculture programs, those would likely offer better returns. However, for students drawn to Kingsville's location or who fit better with its highly accessible admission profile (92% acceptance rate), this program won't leave them struggling to repay loans, just earning moderately below what they might elsewhere in the state.