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2023 Most Popular Agricultural Economics Schools in Illinois

24 Colleges
$47,597 Avg Salary
$16,923 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Agricultural Economics & Business School for You

With 382 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, agricultural economics and business is the #81 most popular major in Illinois.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Agricultural Economics Schools in Illinois ranking. This report analyzed 24 schools in Illinois to see which ones were the most popular 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.

Check out the agricultural business programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Illinois.

Our analysis found University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to be the most popular school for agricultural economics and business students who want to pursue a degree in Illinois. Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, agricultural business majors at UIUC accumulate an average of around $19,100 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $278.

Read full report on Agricultural Economics & Business at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a great place for agricultural economics and business students. SIUC is a large public school located in the city of Carbondale.

While working on their degree, agricultural business majors at SIUC accumulate an average of around $14,745 in student debt.

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#3

Lake Land College

Mattoon, IL

The excellent programs at Lake Land College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best agricultural economics and business schools in Illinois. Located in the town of Mattoon, Lake Land College is a public college with a small student population.

Full Agricultural Economics & Business at Lake Land College Report

#4

Rend Lake College

Ina, IL

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Rend Lake College is a great place for agricultural economics and business students. Rend Lake College is a small public school located in the rural area of Ina.

Full Agricultural Economics & Business at Rend Lake College Report

#5

Illinois Central College

East Peoria, IL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Illinois Central College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Agricultural Economics Schools in Illinois list. Located in the large suburb of East Peoria, ICC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Full Agricultural Economics & Business at Illinois Central College Report

#5

Wabash Valley College

Mount Carmel, IL

The excellent programs at Wabash Valley College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best agricultural economics and business schools in Illinois. Wabash Valley College is a fairly small public school located in the town of Mount Carmel.

Full Agricultural Economics & Business at Wabash Valley College Report

#5

Parkland College

Champaign, IL

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Parkland College is a great place for agricultural economics and business students. Located in the small city of Champaign, Parkland College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#8

Black Hawk College

Moline, IL

Black Hawk College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Agricultural Economics Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the small city of Moline, BHC is a public college with a small student population.

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#8

Kaskaskia College

Centralia, IL

Kaskaskia College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Agricultural Economics Schools in Illinois ranking. Kaskaskia College is a small public school located in the rural area of Centralia.

Full Agricultural Economics & Business at Kaskaskia College Report

#10

Illinois College

Jacksonville, IL

Illinois College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Agricultural Economics Schools in Illinois list. Illinois College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Jacksonville.

Full Agricultural Economics & Business at Illinois College Report

Best Agricultural Economics & Business Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 61
Ohio 203
Indiana 202
Wisconsin 190

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

Majors Similar to Agricultural Business

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 24 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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