Agricultural Economics Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics is offered at 342 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and21% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.3% of Agricultural Economics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Agricultural Economics Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 8,612 degrees were awarded toAgricultural Economics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Agricultural Economics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 578 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,807 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 4,916 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,280 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 31 |
Earnings of Agricultural Economics Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics of $57,738 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,730 |
| 4 years | $57,738 |
| 5 years | $66,345 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Agricultural Economics majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 60.4% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,971 |
| Women | 1,945 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Agricultural Economics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,791 | 77.1% |
| Asian | 139 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 500 | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 132 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 24 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 119 | 2.4% |
| Race Unknown | 94 | 1.9% |
| International Students | 113 | 2.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.3% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Agricultural Economics Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 399 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics. Learn more about the most popular below:
Texas A&M University-College Station tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Agricultural Economics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 683 people received their bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Agricultural Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 264 people received their bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Agricultural Economics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 245 bachelor's degrees in Agricultural Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Agricultural Economics. This school awarded 212 bachelor's degrees in Agricultural Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Agricultural Economics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 203 people received their bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Agricultural Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 179 people received their bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fresno comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Agricultural Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bakersfield College is a popular choice for Agricultural Economics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Agricultural Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Agricultural Economics. This school awarded 130 bachelor's degrees in Agricultural Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Agricultural Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for Agricultural Economics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a popular choice for Agricultural Economics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 118 bachelor's degrees in Agricultural Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Martin is a popular choice for Agricultural Economics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 110 bachelor's degrees in Agricultural Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas is a popular choice for Agricultural Economics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Agricultural Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lake Area Technical College is a popular choice for Agricultural Economics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 87 bachelor's degrees in Agricultural Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Agricultural Economics. This school awarded 84 bachelor's degrees in Agricultural Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Agricultural Economics. This school awarded 83 bachelor's degrees in Agricultural Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Des Moines Area Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Agricultural Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Agricultural Economics Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 3,573 |
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 2,188 |
| Agricultural Economics | 1,768 |
| Farm/Farm and Ranch Management | 668 |
| Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling | 243 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Agricultural Economics that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 9,051 |
| Animal Sciences | 8,295 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 4,164 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 3,756 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 3,608 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.