Agricultural Economics at Cuesta College
If you are interested in studying Agricultural Economics, you may want to check out the program at Cuesta College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Cuesta College is located in San Luis Obispo, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 12 agricultural economics degrees were awarded at Cuesta College.
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Studying Online at Cuesta College
Distance learning is available at Cuesta College. Of 11,283 students, 3,291 (29%) studied exclusively online and 3,319 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Agricultural Economics graduates at Cuesta College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Agricultural Economics graduates at Cuesta College are 42% women (5) and 58% men (7).
Agricultural Economics Associate’s Program at Cuesta College
Of the 12 associate’s agricultural economics degrees awarded at Cuesta College, 42% were women (5) and 58% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Agricultural Economics associate’s degree recipients at Cuesta College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
Minority students account for 17% of Agricultural Economics associate’s degree recipients at Cuesta College, below the national average of 25%.*
*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 Cuesta College
This Agricultural Economics program at Cuesta College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Business Operations | 12 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Agricultural Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Agricultural Economics program at Cuesta College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.