Agricultural Economics at Southeast Missouri State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Agricultural Economics, consider the program at Southeast Missouri State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southeast Missouri State University is in Cape Girardeau, MO.
During the most recent reporting year, 51 agricultural economics graduations were recorded at Southeast Missouri State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southeast Missouri State University
Many students take online classes at Southeast Missouri State University. Among 9,501 students, 1,841 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,981 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Agricultural Economics Rankings at Southeast Missouri State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Southeast Missouri State University’s Agricultural Economics program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #2 of 8 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #4 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #19 of 39 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #26 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #52 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #97 of 157 |
Earnings for Agricultural Economics Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University
Graduates of Southeast 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 | $41,320 |
| 2 years | $38,829 |
| 3 years | $49,215 |
| 4 years | $54,326 |
| 5 years | $64,541 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Agricultural Economics graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn a median of $54,326, compared with $54,353 for all Southeast Missouri State University graduates — about 0% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Agricultural Economics graduates from Southeast Missouri State University is $14,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Agricultural Economics graduates at Southeast Missouri State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Agricultural Economics graduates at Southeast Missouri State University are 65% women (33) and 35% men (18).
Agricultural Economics Bachelor’s Program at Southeast Missouri State University
Of the 51 bachelor’s agricultural economics degrees awarded at Southeast Missouri State University, 65% were women (33) and 35% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Agricultural Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Southeast Missouri State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 48 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Agricultural Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Southeast Missouri 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 Southeast Missouri State University
This Agricultural Economics program at Southeast Missouri State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Business Operations | 51 |
Best-Paid Careers for Agricultural Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Agricultural Economics program at Southeast Missouri State University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.