Bachelor’s Degrees in Agricultural Economics
Education Levels of Ag Economics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,432 people earned their bachelor's degree in ag economics. This earns it the #194 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in ag economics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,432 |
| Master’s Degree | 175 |
| Basic Certificate | 83 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 46 |
| Associate Degree | 15 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Ag Economics Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for ag economics majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for ag economics students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in ag economics. About 65.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 941 |
| Women | 491 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of ag economics bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 79 |
| Black or African American | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 181 |
| White | 1,015 |
| International Students | 42 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 65 |
Most Popular Ag Economics Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 34 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in ag economics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for ag economics students seekinga bachelor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 266 people received their bachelor's degree in ag economics from Texas A&M College Station. About 30% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in ag economics. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 227 people received their bachelor's degree in ag economics from UIUC. About 29% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cornell University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in ag economics. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 182 people received their bachelor's degree in ag economics from Cornell. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for ag economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Florida. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their bachelor's degree in ag economics from UF. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
Texas Tech University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in ag economics. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their bachelor's degree in ag economics from Texas Tech. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in ag economics. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in ag economics from Ohio State. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
University of Kentucky is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in ag economics. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their bachelor's degree in ag economics from UK. About 38% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for ag economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Each year, around 25,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in ag economics from UNL.
West Virginia University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in ag economics. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their bachelor's degree in ag economics from WVU. About 48% of this group were women, and 2% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Auburn University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in ag economics. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their bachelor's degree in ag economics from Auburn. Of these students, 18% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for ag economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is North Dakota State University - Main Campus. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,309 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,585 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in ag economics from North Dakota State University. About 16% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Connecticut is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in ag economics. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in ag economics from UCONN. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for ag economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in ag economics from UMCP. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
Clemson University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in ag economics. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in ag economics from Clemson. Of these students, 26% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for ag economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Kansas State University. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in ag economics from K -State. Of these students, 28% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for ag economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,268 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in ag economics from SIUC.
University of Georgia comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in ag economics. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in ag economics from UGA. About 51% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for ag economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in ag economics from Purdue. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in ag economics. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in ag economics from Colorado State. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to ag economics that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Business Operations | 2,074 |
| Agricultural Business | 1,069 |
| Farm & Ranch Management | 125 |
| Agricultural Business Management | 76 |
| Farm Supply Retail/Wholesaling | 1 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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