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Agricultural Economics Schools in Illinois

431 students earned Agricultural Business degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

An Agricultural Economics major is the 81st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Agricultural Economics Majors in Illinois

Agricultural Business majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 268
Associate Degree 112
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 32
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 32
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 17
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 17
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 17
Master’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a agricultural business major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of agricultural business majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 81.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.4%
  • Other Races: 1.2%
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Jobs for Agricultural Economics Grads in Illinois

There are 67,710 people in the state and 2,210,520 people in the nation working in agricultural business jobs.

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Wages for Agricultural Economics Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a agricultural business grad in the state is $53,020, compared to a typical salary of $55,050 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer agricultural business degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

227 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

75% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. In their early career, UIUC grads earn an average salary of $59,402.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $39,852 after graduation. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 81% of the teachers are full time.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,802 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,295. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,280 a year.

#4

Wabash Valley College

Mount Carmel
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,222 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. 56% of the teachers are full time.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,743 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 48% get financial aid. 51% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Illinois College

Jacksonville
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,154 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,271.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,881 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,634. The full-time teacher rate is 29%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,096 a year.

#8

Lake Land College

Mattoon
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,862 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,267 Total Students

The 8.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Joliet Junior College grads earn an average salary of $32,220. 55% of students get financical aid.

#10

Parkland College

Champaign
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,758 Total Students

68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. In their early career, Parkland College grads earn an average salary of $28,883.

Agricultural Economics Careers in IL

Some of the careers agricultural business majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Computer User Support Specialists 11% $50,470
Economists 4% $104,230
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 4% $46,270
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers 1% $60,090
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 0% $55,930
Agricultural Sciences Professors 0% $83,060
Farm and Home Management Advisors -3% $36,520
Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents -4% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to agricultural business.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
General Agriculture 300
Animal Science 230
Food Science Technology 168
160
Horticulture 80
Plant Sciences 78
Agricultural Production 72
Agricultural Mechanization 64

View all majors related to Agricultural Economics

View Nationwide Agricultural Economics Report

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