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Agricultural Economics at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Agricultural Economics at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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.

Agricultural Economics earnings compared with all majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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).

University of Nebraska-Lincoln gender breakdown of Agricultural Economics Bachelor's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Agricultural Economics majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

*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

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