Agricultural Economics at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Agricultural Economics, consider the program at Purdue University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
Purdue University-Main Campus is located in West Lafayette, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 203 agricultural economics degrees were awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at Purdue University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at Purdue University-Main Campus. Of 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) studied exclusively online and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Agricultural Economics Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare Purdue University-Main Campus’s Agricultural Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #4 of 157 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #14 of 24 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #78 of 157 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #4 of 157 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #14 of 24 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #78 of 157 |
Earnings for Agricultural Economics Graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus
Graduates of Purdue University-Main Campus’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 | $49,121 |
| 2 years | $46,899 |
| 3 years | $52,625 |
| 4 years | $60,163 |
| 5 years | $71,087 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Agricultural Economics graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus report median earnings of $60,163, compared with $79,539 for all Purdue University-Main Campus graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Agricultural Economics graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at $17,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Agricultural Economics graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Program-wide, Agricultural Economics graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 47% women (96) and 53% men (107).
Agricultural Economics Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 133 bachelor’s agricultural economics degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 48% were women (64) and 52% were men (69).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Agricultural Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 116 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Agricultural Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 19%.*
Agricultural Economics Master’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 49 master’s agricultural economics degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 45% were women (22) and 55% were men (27).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Agricultural Economics master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 11 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Agricultural Economics master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 17%.*
Agricultural Economics Doctoral Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 14 doctoral agricultural economics degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 43% were women (6) and 57% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Agricultural Economics doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 10 |
Minority students account for 14% of Agricultural Economics doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 10%.*
*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 Purdue University-Main Campus
The Agricultural Economics program at Purdue University-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Business | 98 |
| Agricultural Economics | 95 |
| Farm & Ranch Management | 10 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Agricultural Economics Graduates
Students who finish Agricultural Economics program at Purdue University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Agricultural Economics graduates, 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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