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2023 Most Popular Agricultural Economics Associate Degree Schools in California

26 Colleges
$35,695 Avg Salary
$13,892 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Agricultural Economics & Business Associate Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 770 degrees and certificates were awarded to agricultural economics and business students who went to a California college or university. This makes it the #104 most popular major in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Agricultural Economics Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. This report analyzed 26 schools in California to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Agricultural Economics & Business program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Agricultural Economics & Business Associate Degree Colleges.

#1

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, CA

Our 2023 rankings named Bakersfield College the most popular school in California for agricultural economics and business students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Bakersfield, Bakersfield College is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 66% of the agricultural business majors at the school.

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#2

Merced College

Merced, CA

Out of the 26 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Merced College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Merced Community College District is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Merced.

Of the 35 students majoring in agricultural business at Merced Community College District, 34% are male and 66% are female.

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#3

Modesto Junior College

Modesto, CA

The in-demand associate degree programs at Modesto Junior College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular agricultural economics and business schools in California. Located in the midsize city of Modesto, MJC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 66% of the students majoring in agricultural business at the school are women while 34% are male.

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#4

Reedley College

Reedley, CA

Out of the 26 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Reedley College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Reedley College is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Reedley.

About 62% of the students majoring in agricultural business at the school are women while 38% are male.

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Out of the 26 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Feather River Community College District landed the # 5 spot on the list. Feather River College is a small public school located in the rural area of Quincy.

About 77% of the students majoring in agricultural business at the school are women while 23% are male.

Full Agricultural Economics & Business at Feather River Community College District Report

#6

Porterville College

Porterville, CA

With a ranking of #6, Porterville College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for agricultural economics and business students working on their associate degree. Porterville College is a small public school located in the suburb of Porterville.

Of the 25 students majoring in agricultural business at Porterville College, 64% are male and 36% are female.

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West Hills College-Coalinga landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree agricultural economics and business programs. West Hills College-Coalinga is a small public school located in the town of Coalinga.

About 76% of the students majoring in agricultural business at the school are women while 24% are male.

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#8

Hartnell College

Salinas, CA

Hartnell College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Agricultural Economics Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. Hartnell College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Salinas.

Of the 17 students majoring in agricultural business at Hartnell College, 71% are male and 29% are female.

Full Agricultural Economics & Business at Hartnell College Report

#8

Sierra College

Rocklin, CA

Sierra College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for agricultural economics and business students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Rocklin, Sierra College is a public school with a large student population.

Of the 17 students majoring in agricultural business at Sierra College, 24% are male and 76% are female.

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#10

Butte College

Oroville, CA

Butte College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree agricultural economics and business programs. Butte College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Oroville.

Women make up 25% of the agricultural business majors at the school.

Full Agricultural Economics & Business at Butte College Report

Best Agricultural Economics & Business Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Agricultural Economics & Business Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 26
Oregon 44

One of 16 majors within the area of study, agricultural economics and business has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians 8,646
Animal Science 8,294
General Agriculture 3,370
Horticulture 3,234
Plant Sciences 3,175

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 26 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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