Agricultural Economics Master’s Degrees
There are 342 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Agricultural Economics. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about19% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 24.1% of Agricultural Economics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Agricultural Economics Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 8,612 students earned theirAgricultural 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 | 4,916 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 1,280 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 31 |
Earnings of Agricultural Economics Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Agricultural Economics of $57,738 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Agricultural Economics students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 53.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 174 |
| Women | 154 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Agricultural Economics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 186 | 56.7% |
| Asian | 4 | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 4.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0.9% |
| Race Unknown | 7 | 2.1% |
| International Students | 79 | 24.1% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 24.1% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Agricultural Economics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 399 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. This school awarded 683 master'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.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Agricultural Economics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 264 people received their master's degree in Agricultural Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 245 people received their master's degree in Agricultural Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Agricultural Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Agricultural Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 212 people received their master's degree in Agricultural Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Agricultural Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Agricultural Economics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 203 master's degrees in Agricultural Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Agricultural Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Agricultural Economics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 179 master'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.
California State University-Fresno is a popular choice for Agricultural Economics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their master's degree in Agricultural Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Agricultural Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bakersfield College is a popular choice for Agricultural Economics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their master's degree in Agricultural Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Agricultural Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Agricultural Economics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their master's degree in Agricultural Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Agricultural Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Agricultural Economics. This school awarded 130 master's degrees in Agricultural Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Agricultural Economics here go on to 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 master's degrees in Agricultural Economics. This school awarded 124 master'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.
Texas Tech University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Agricultural Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their master's degree in Agricultural Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Agricultural Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Agricultural Economics. This school awarded 118 master's degrees in Agricultural Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Agricultural Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Martin comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Agricultural Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their master's degree in Agricultural Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Agricultural Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Agricultural Economics. This school awarded 97 master'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.
University of Florida comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Agricultural Economics. This school awarded 92 master'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.
Lake Area Technical College is a popular choice for Agricultural Economics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their master'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.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Agricultural Economics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 84 master's degrees in Agricultural Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Agricultural Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Community College is a popular choice for Agricultural Economics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 83 master's degrees in Agricultural Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Agricultural Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Des Moines Area Community College is a popular choice for Agricultural Economics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 80 master'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.
Agricultural Economics Focus Areas
| 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 master’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
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