Agricultural Mechanization at Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Sam Houston State University graduates in agricultural mechanization earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Sam Houston State University Compares for Agricultural Mechanization
All 10 colleges reporting agricultural mechanization earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $78,890 | $82,983 | #1 | $63,321 |
| 2 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $78,537 | $81,534 | #2 | $63,239 |
| 3 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $78,080 | $71,048 | #7 | $73,053 |
| 4 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $75,958 | $81,443 | #3 | $52,522 |
| 5 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $74,003 | $76,485 | #5 | $59,052 |
| 6 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $73,393 | $78,737 | #4 | $58,806 |
| 7 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $67,746 | $72,922 | #6 | $47,492 |
| 8 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $67,729 | $68,861 | #8 | $63,369 |
| 9 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $60,122 | $64,519 | #9 | — |
| 10 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $58,690 | $60,804 | #10 | $52,387 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Sam Houston State University agricultural mechanization graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $63,369 one year after graduating and $67,729 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Sam Houston State University rank for agricultural mechanization?
Among 10 colleges reporting earnings for agricultural mechanization graduates, Sam Houston State University ranks #8 by median pay four years after graduation, and #8 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is agricultural mechanization at Sam Houston State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for agricultural mechanization ($71,278).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.