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Agricultural Economics in New York

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Agricultural Economics Schools in New York

305 Agricultural Business students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Agricultural Economics is the 144th most popular major in the state out of a total 336 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Agricultural Economics Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 235
Master’s Degree 44
Associate Degree 26

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 13.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%
  • White: 51.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.4%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for Agricultural Economics Grads in New York

There are 159,320 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 New York

In this state, agricultural business grads earn an average of $60,160. Nationwide, they make an average of $55,050.

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There are 7 colleges in New York that offer agricultural business degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

226 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. An average student at Cornell will pay a net price of $37,042. Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid.

#2

SUNY Cobleskill

Cobleskill
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,079 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $36,139 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $16,421. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
2,486 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Morrisville State College will pay a net price of $18,436.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
3,667 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,263. The student loan default rate of 6.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,658 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,767.

#5

SUNY Canton

Canton
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
3,135 Total Students

The 6.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,832. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,994 Total Students

79% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $8,931. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,168 a year.

Agricultural Economics Careers in NY

Some of the careers agricultural business majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Agricultural Sciences Professors 16% $90,070
Computer User Support Specialists 15% $56,010
Economists 12% $101,740
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 8% $66,060
Agricultural Products Graders and Sorters 6% $26,840
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 4% $56,690
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers 1% $0
Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
418
Animal Science 225
Food Science Technology 96
General Agriculture 91
Plant Sciences 71
Horticulture 65
Agricultural Production 63
Animal Services 44

View all majors related to Agricultural Economics

View Nationwide Agricultural Economics Report

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