Agricultural Economics at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
What traits are you looking for in a school for Agricultural Economics, consider the program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is located in Lincoln, NE.
During the most recent reporting year, 77 agricultural economics graduations were recorded at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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Studying Online at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Online coursework is an option at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Of 24,393 students, 1,697 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,051 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Agricultural Economics Rankings at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Rankings can help you compare University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Agricultural Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nebraska | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Nebraska | #5 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #7 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #25 of 157 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #33 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #122 of 157 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nebraska | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Nebraska | #5 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #7 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #25 of 157 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #33 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #122 of 157 |
Earnings for Agricultural Economics Graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Graduates of University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Agricultural Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,965 |
| 2 years | $43,087 |
| 3 years | $49,437 |
| 4 years | $53,633 |
| 5 years | $60,418 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Agricultural Economics graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln report median earnings of $53,633, compared with $61,163 for all University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Agricultural Economics graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln stands at $19,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Agricultural Economics graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, by degree type.
Program-wide, Agricultural Economics graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are 31% women (24) and 69% men (53).
Agricultural Economics Bachelor’s Program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Among the 77 bachelor’s agricultural economics degrees awarded at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 31% were women (24) and 69% were men (53).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Agricultural Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 74 |
| Unknown | 3 |
*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 Nebraska-Lincoln
This Agricultural Economics program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Business | 48 |
| Agricultural Economics | 29 |
Top-Paying Careers for Agricultural Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Agricultural Economics program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.