Agricultural Economics at Cornell University
If you plan to study Agricultural Economics, consider the program at Cornell University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Cornell University is in Ithaca, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 245 agricultural economics degrees were awarded at Cornell University.
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Online Class Availability at Cornell University
Distance learning is available at Cornell University. Among 26,793 students, 527 (2%) studied exclusively online and 1,572 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Agricultural Economics graduates at Cornell University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Agricultural Economics graduates at Cornell University are 45% women (110) and 55% men (135).
Agricultural Economics Bachelor’s Program at Cornell University
Of the 245 bachelor’s agricultural economics graduates at Cornell University, 45% were women (110) and 55% were men (135).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Agricultural Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Cornell University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 74 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 40 |
| Black / African American | 19 |
| Asian | 71 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 16 |
| Unknown | 17 |
Minority students account for 56% of Agricultural Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Cornell University, above the national average of 27%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Agricultural Economics Graduates
Those who complete Agricultural Economics program at Cornell University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Agricultural Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Economists | $73,611 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
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.