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Doctoral (Research)-8% vs national median302 grads tracked

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields at Texas Tech University

Ranked 16th of 20 doctoral (research) programs in Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$77,021
middle 50%: $54,522 – $105,799
Median · 5 years out
$100,313
middle 50%: $77,776 – $132,509
Median · 10 years out
$117,867
middle 50%: $85,062 – $169,455

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (doctoral (research)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Texas Tech University's doctoral (research) program in Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields earn a median $77,021 one year after graduating, rising to $117,867 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 8% below the national median of $109,592 for this field, ranking 16th of 20 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
4 yrs
≈ $4,327 total interest

Same major at other universities

Ohio State University (The)
$106,906 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The)
$104,748 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University
$104,691 · 5 yrs out
Colorado State University
$101,211 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
$101,061 · 5 yrs out
Oklahoma State University
$100,394 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College
$97,091 · 5 yrs out
University of Massachusetts - Amherst
$96,105 · 5 yrs out
University of Missouri - Columbia
$94,549 · 5 yrs out
University of Wyoming
$89,458 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Texas Tech University

Petroleum Engineering (Bachelor's)
$167,382 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$142,605 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$137,159 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$123,047 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$118,251 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$114,357 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$113,931 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$107,885 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$107,394 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$106,454 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$106,454 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$106,400 · 5 yrs out

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