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Agricultural Economics at University of Wyoming

If you are interested in studying Agricultural Economics, you may want to check out the program at University of Wyoming. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Wyoming is in Laramie, WY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 41 agricultural economics degrees were awarded at University of Wyoming.

Studying Online at University of Wyoming

Online coursework is an option at University of Wyoming. Among 10,813 students, 2,268 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,532 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Agricultural Economics Rankings at University of Wyoming

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Wyoming’s Agricultural Economics program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wyoming	#1 of 3
Best Value	Wyoming	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#4 of 11
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#7 of 11
Best Value	Nationwide	#73 of 157
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#79 of 157

Earnings for Agricultural Economics Graduates from University of Wyoming

Those who finish University of Wyoming’s Agricultural Economics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$38,036
2 years	$38,289
3 years	$47,916
4 years	$52,685
5 years	$56,619

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Agricultural Economics graduates from University of Wyoming take home a median $52,685, compared with $58,250 for all University of Wyoming graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Agricultural Economics graduates from University of Wyoming comes in at $15,056.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Agricultural Economics graduates at University of Wyoming, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Agricultural Economics graduates at University of Wyoming are 44% women (18) and 56% men (23).

Agricultural Economics Bachelor’s Program at University of Wyoming

Among the 36 bachelor’s agricultural economics degrees awarded at University of Wyoming, 44% were women (16) and 56% were men (20).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	29
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 17% of Agricultural Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wyoming, lower than the national average of 19%.*

Agricultural Economics Master’s Program at University of Wyoming

Among the 5 master’s agricultural economics degrees awarded at University of Wyoming, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
International (Nonresident)	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 Wyoming

This Agricultural Economics program at University of Wyoming breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Agricultural Business Operations	36
Agricultural Economics	5

Highest-Paying Careers for Agricultural Economics Graduates

Those who complete Agricultural Economics program at University of Wyoming pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.