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Agricultural Economics in Mississippi

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Agricultural Economics Schools in Mississippi

120 students earned Agricultural Business degrees in Mississippi in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Agricultural Economics is the 71st most popular major in the state out of a total 235 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Agricultural Economics Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 75
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 20
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 20
Associate Degree 18
Master’s Degree 7

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 29.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 65.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 1.7%
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Jobs for Agricultural Economics Grads in Mississippi

16,310 people in the state and 2,210,520 in the nation are employed in jobs related to agricultural business.

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Wages for Agricultural Economics Jobs in Mississippi

Agricultural Business grads earn an average of $47,000 in the state and $55,050 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Mississippi that offer agricultural business degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,538 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 6.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

#2

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
3,230 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,087 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,181 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $23,615 after earning their degree at this institution.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,696 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,285 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,086.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,907 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. In their early career, Copiah-Lincoln Community College grads earn an average salary of $24,665. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,092 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,664 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

Agricultural Economics Careers in MS

Some of the careers agricultural business majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Computer User Support Specialists 8% $44,070
Farm and Home Management Advisors 7% $49,410
Agricultural Sciences Professors 7% $96,010
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 3% $0
Economists 0% $65,410
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 0% $42,660
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers -2% $0
Agricultural Products Graders and Sorters -3% $23,890

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Animal Science 96
Agricultural Production 61
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Food Science Technology 38
Plant Sciences 37
General Agriculture 35
Horticulture 27
International Agriculture 17

View all majors related to Agricultural Economics

View Nationwide Agricultural Economics Report

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