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Agricultural Economics at University of Idaho

If you plan to study Agricultural Economics, you may want to check out the program at University of Idaho. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Idaho is in Moscow, ID.

During the most recent reporting year, 36 agricultural economics degrees were granted at University of Idaho.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Idaho

Distance learning is available at University of Idaho. Of 12,286 students, 1,510 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,018 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Agricultural Economics Rankings at University of Idaho

Use these rankings to compare University of Idaho’s Agricultural Economics program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Idaho	#2 of 2
Best Value	Idaho	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#6 of 11
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#9 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#84 of 157
Best Value	Nationwide	#90 of 157

Earnings for Agricultural Economics Graduates from University of Idaho

Students who complete University of Idaho’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
2 years	$41,007
3 years	$48,303
4 years	$50,523
5 years	$60,613

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Agricultural Economics graduates from University of Idaho report median earnings of $50,523, compared with $51,744 for all University of Idaho graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Agricultural Economics graduates from University of Idaho is $17,956.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Agricultural Economics graduates at University of Idaho, by degree type.

Program-wide, Agricultural Economics graduates at University of Idaho are 50% women (18) and 50% men (18).

Agricultural Economics Bachelor’s Program at University of Idaho

Among the 15 bachelor’s agricultural economics degrees awarded at University of Idaho, 53% were women (8) and 47% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Agricultural Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Idaho.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15

Agricultural Economics Master’s Program at University of Idaho

Of the 8 master’s agricultural economics graduates at University of Idaho, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Agricultural Economics master’s degree recipients at University of Idaho.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Agricultural Economics master’s degree recipients at University of Idaho, below the national average of 17%.*

*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 University of Idaho

This Agricultural Economics program at University of Idaho includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Agricultural Business Operations	15
Agricultural Economics	21

Best-Paid Careers for Agricultural Economics Graduates

Graduates of the Agricultural Economics program at University of Idaho work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-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

More about our data sources and methodologies.