Agricultural Economics at California State University-Fresno
If you are interested in studying Agricultural Economics, consider the program at California State University-Fresno. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Fresno is in Fresno, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 150 agricultural economics degrees were granted at California State University-Fresno.
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Studying Online at California State University-Fresno
Many students take online classes at California State University-Fresno. Of 24,427 students, 855 (4%) studied exclusively online and 13,004 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Agricultural Economics Rankings at California State University-Fresno
Use these rankings to compare California State University-Fresno’s Agricultural Economics program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #2 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #8 of 157 |
| Best Value | California | #9 of 18 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #9 of 157 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #10 of 20 |
Earnings for Agricultural Economics Graduates from California State University-Fresno
Students who complete California State University-Fresno’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 | $48,985 |
| 2 years | $47,260 |
| 3 years | $53,700 |
| 4 years | $62,027 |
| 5 years | $69,880 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Agricultural Economics graduates from California State University-Fresno report median earnings of $62,027, compared with $61,604 for all California State University-Fresno graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Agricultural Economics graduates from California State University-Fresno is $13,139.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Agricultural Economics graduates at California State University-Fresno, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Agricultural Economics graduates at California State University-Fresno are 41% women (61) and 59% men (89).
Agricultural Economics Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Fresno
Of the 150 bachelor’s agricultural economics graduates at California State University-Fresno, 41% were women (61) and 59% were men (89).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Agricultural Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Fresno.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 51 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 78 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 11 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 57% of Agricultural Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Fresno, above 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 California State University-Fresno
The Agricultural Economics program at California State University-Fresno breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Business Operations | 150 |
Top-Paying Careers for Agricultural Economics Graduates
Students who finish Agricultural Economics program at California State University-Fresno pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying 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.
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