Agricultural Economics at Auburn University
If you are interested in studying Agricultural Economics, consider the program at Auburn University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Auburn University is in Auburn, AL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 54 agricultural economics graduations were recorded at Auburn University.
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Studying Online at Auburn University
Many students take online classes at Auburn University. Among 34,145 students, 3,255 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,871 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Agricultural Economics Rankings at Auburn University
These rankings give you a sense of how Auburn University’s Agricultural Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 31 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #31 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #39 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #153 of 157 |
Earnings for Agricultural Economics Graduates from Auburn University
Those who finish Auburn University’s Agricultural Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $47,415 |
| 2 years | $41,937 |
| 3 years | $54,357 |
| 4 years | $56,984 |
| 5 years | $62,519 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Agricultural Economics graduates from Auburn University take home a median $56,984, compared with $71,277 for all Auburn University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Agricultural Economics graduates from Auburn University is $21,875.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Agricultural Economics graduates at Auburn University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Agricultural Economics graduates at Auburn University are 28% women (15) and 72% men (39).
Agricultural Economics Bachelor’s Program at Auburn University
Among the 52 bachelor’s agricultural economics degrees awarded at Auburn University, 27% were women (14) and 73% were men (38).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Agricultural Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Auburn University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 48 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 8% of Agricultural Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Auburn University, below the national average of 19%.*
Agricultural Economics Master’s Program at Auburn University
Among the 2 master’s agricultural economics graduates at Auburn University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Agricultural Economics master’s degree recipients at Auburn University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Agricultural Economics Concentrations at Auburn University
The Agricultural Economics program at Auburn University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics | 52 |
| Agricultural Business Technology | 2 |
Top-Paying Careers for Agricultural Economics Graduates
Those who complete Agricultural Economics program at Auburn University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Agricultural Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products | $109,813 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Economists | $73,611 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $71,530 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | $55,950 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $36,803 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $29,657 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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