Overview

Key facts

Agricultural Communications students at Sam Houston State University will be prepared to promote the various disciplines within the agricultural industry—from beef cattle to environmental efforts and from food production to sustainable energy.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture expects communicators proficient in multimedia and social media to have the strongest employment prospects in the estimated thousands of agricultural communications job openings in coming years.

Student Groups

Students are encouraged to actively participate in professional extracurricular activities. Some of those sponsored by the department include Alpha Gamma Rho, Block and Bridle, Collegiate FFA, Delta Tau Alpha, National Agriculture Marketing Association, and Sigma Alpha.

Careers in Agricultural Communications

Agricultural publications reporter
Breed association social media specialist
Agricultural organization's website manager
Governmental affairs staff specialist

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Special Topics in Agriculture Communications

Communication Skills for Agriculturists
Special Topic

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-16 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-10 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-05-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

SHSU strongly encourages international students outside the U.S. to apply at least 90 days before the beginning of the semester for which they are applying.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Huntsville, United States

Disciplines

Economics Econometrics Agriculture View 428 other Bachelors in Agriculture in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the Admissions application on ApplyTexas or CommonApp and pay the $90 application fee.

Submit official transcripts from all college coursework.

Submit the official credentials evaluation.

If transcripts are from a school outside of the U.S. the document must be translated and evaluated by a NACES accredited service or SDR Educational Consultants

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23520 USD / year

≈ 23520 USD / year
Out-of-State

23520 USD / year

≈ 23520 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11370 USD / year

≈ 11370 USD / year

Living costs

Huntsville

United States

964 - 1786 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Student Groups

Careers in Agricultural Communications

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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