Agricultural Economics at Washington State University
If you plan to study Agricultural Economics, consider the program at Washington State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Washington State University is located in Pullman, WA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 7 agricultural economics degrees were awarded at Washington State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Washington State University
Many students take online classes at Washington State University. Among 25,685 students, 3,979 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,428 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Agricultural Economics graduates at Washington State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Agricultural Economics graduates at Washington State University are 71% women (5) and 29% men (2).
Agricultural Economics Bachelor’s Program at Washington State University
Among the 7 bachelor’s agricultural economics degrees awarded at Washington State University, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Agricultural Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 14% of Agricultural Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington State University, below the national average of 19%.*
*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 Washington State University
This Agricultural Economics program at Washington State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Business Operations | 7 |
Top-Paying Careers for Agricultural Economics Graduates
Students who finish Agricultural Economics program at Washington State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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
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