Master’s Degrees in Agricultural Economics
Education Levels of Ag Economics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 175 people earned their master's degree in ag economics. This makes it the 369th most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for ag economics majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for ag economics majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in ag economics. About 53.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 93 |
| Women | 82 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of ag economics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 103 |
| International Students | 50 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Most Popular Ag Economics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 39 colleges that offer a master’s degree in ag economics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ag economics. 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, 29 people received their master's degree in ag economics from Purdue. Of these students, 33% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for ag economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Arkansas. Each year, around 27,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in ag economics from UARK.
Kansas State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ag economics. 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, 15 people received their master's degree in ag economics from K -State.
University of Florida comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ag economics. 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, 11 people received their master's degree in ag economics from UF. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ag economics. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in ag economics from OSU. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ag economics. Each year, around 30,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in ag economics from UT Knoxville.
University of Wyoming comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ag economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,460 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in ag economics from UW. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Connecticut is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ag economics. 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, 6 people received their master's degree in ag economics from UCONN.
The 10th most popular school in the country for ag economics majors who are seeking their master'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, 6 people received their master's degree in ag economics from Texas A&M College Station.
Virginia Tech is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ag economics. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in ag economics from Virginia Tech. Of these students, 44% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ag economics. 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, 6 people received their master's degree in ag economics from North Dakota State University.
University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ag economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in ag economics from UPR Mayaguez.
University of Missouri - Columbia comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ag economics. Each year, around 31,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in ag economics from Mizzou.
University of Idaho comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ag economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,272 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in ag economics from U of I.
The 19th most popular school in the country for ag economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Auburn University. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in ag economics from Auburn.
The 19th most popular school in the country for ag economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in ag economics from Ohio State.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to ag economics that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Business | 82 |
| Agricultural Business Operations | 31 |
| Agricultural Business Management | 18 |
| Farm & Ranch Management | 3 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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