Agricultural Economics at Fort Hays State University
If you plan to study Agricultural Economics, you may want to check out the program at Fort Hays State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Fort Hays State University is located in Hays, KS.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 45 agricultural economics degrees were awarded at Fort Hays State University.
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Studying Online at Fort Hays State University
Distance learning is available at Fort Hays State University. Of 12,878 students, 7,032 (55%) studied exclusively online and 2,074 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Agricultural Economics Rankings at Fort Hays State University
Use these rankings to compare Fort Hays State University’s Agricultural Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kansas | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #24 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #31 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #89 of 157 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #105 of 157 |
Earnings for Agricultural Economics Graduates from Fort Hays State University
Graduates of Fort Hays State University’s Agricultural Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,201 |
| 2 years | $34,526 |
| 4 years | $46,914 |
| 5 years | $49,628 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Agricultural Economics graduates from Fort Hays State University earn a median of $46,914, compared with $51,930 for all Fort Hays State University graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Agricultural Economics graduates from Fort Hays State University is $19,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Agricultural Economics graduates at Fort Hays State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Agricultural Economics graduates at Fort Hays State University are 40% women (18) and 60% men (27).
Agricultural Economics Bachelor’s Program at Fort Hays State University
Among the 45 bachelor’s agricultural economics degrees awarded at Fort Hays State University, 40% were women (18) and 60% were men (27).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Agricultural Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Fort Hays State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Agricultural Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Fort Hays State University, below 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 Fort Hays State University
The Agricultural Economics program at Fort Hays State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Business | 45 |
Top-Paying Careers for Agricultural Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Agricultural Economics program at Fort Hays State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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.
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