Agricultural Economics at Northwest Missouri State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Agricultural Economics, you may want to check out the program at Northwest Missouri State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northwest Missouri State University is in Maryville, MO.
During the most recent reporting year, 39 agricultural economics degrees were granted at Northwest Missouri State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwest Missouri State University
Distance learning is available at Northwest Missouri State University. Among 9,152 students, 3,288 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,472 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Agricultural Economics Rankings at Northwest Missouri State University
Use these rankings to compare Northwest Missouri State University’s Agricultural Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #3 of 8 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #5 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #22 of 39 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #27 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #55 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #103 of 157 |
Earnings for Agricultural Economics Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University
Students who complete Northwest Missouri State University’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 | $40,533 |
| 2 years | $42,682 |
| 3 years | $49,285 |
| 4 years | $53,374 |
| 5 years | $61,777 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Agricultural Economics graduates from Northwest Missouri State University report median earnings of $53,374, compared with $51,493 for all Northwest Missouri State University graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Agricultural Economics graduates from Northwest Missouri State University is $19,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Agricultural Economics graduates at Northwest Missouri State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Agricultural Economics graduates at Northwest Missouri State University are 33% women (13) and 67% men (26).
Agricultural Economics Bachelor’s Program at Northwest Missouri State University
Among the 39 bachelor’s agricultural economics degrees awarded at Northwest Missouri State University, 33% were women (13) and 67% were men (26).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Agricultural Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwest Missouri State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 38 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 3% of Agricultural Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwest Missouri State University, lower than 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 Northwest Missouri State University
The Agricultural Economics program at Northwest Missouri State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Business Operations | 39 |
Top-Paying Careers for Agricultural Economics Graduates
Students who finish Agricultural Economics program at Northwest Missouri State University pursue many career paths. Here are 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.