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Agricultural Economics at Dordt University

If you plan to study Agricultural Economics, consider the program at Dordt University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Dordt University is located in Sioux Center, IA.

During the most recent reporting year, 9 agricultural economics graduations were recorded at Dordt University.

Studying Online at Dordt University

Distance learning is available at Dordt University. Of 1,952 students, 342 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 283 (14%) took at least some classes online.

Agricultural Economics Rankings at Dordt University

These rankings give you a sense of how Dordt University’s Agricultural Economics program against peer institutions.

Earnings for Agricultural Economics Graduates from Dordt University

Graduates of Dordt University’s Agricultural Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$49,218
2 years	$48,823

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Agricultural Economics graduates from Dordt University is $19,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Agricultural Economics graduates at Dordt University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Agricultural Economics graduates at Dordt University are 44% women (4) and 56% men (5).

Agricultural Economics Bachelor’s Program at Dordt University

Among the 9 bachelor’s agricultural economics degrees awarded at Dordt University, 44% were women (4) and 56% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Agricultural Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Dordt University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Unknown	2

*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 Dordt University

The Agricultural Economics program at Dordt University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Agricultural Business Operations	8
Farm Supply Retail/Wholesaling	1

Top-Paying Careers for Agricultural Economics Graduates

Students who finish Agricultural Economics program at Dordt University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Agricultural Economics majors, 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.