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Agricultural Economics in South Carolina

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Agricultural Economics Schools in South Carolina

70 students earned Agricultural Business degrees in South Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

An Agricultural Economics major is the 114th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Agricultural Economics Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 70

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, 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 South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 87.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 1.4%
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Jobs for Agricultural Economics Grads in South Carolina

32,950 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 South Carolina

In this state, agricultural business grads earn an average of $52,690. Nationwide, they make an average of $55,050.

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There are 2 colleges in South Carolina that offer agricultural business degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
26,406 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. This public school has an average net price of $21,262. Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
2,339 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.79 years. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,041.

Agricultural Economics Careers in SC

Some of the careers agricultural business majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Computer User Support Specialists 16% $44,870
Economists 8% $60,480
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 6% $48,930
Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents 0% $0
Agricultural Products Graders and Sorters -5% $24,360
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors -9% $50,300
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers -17% $73,740

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Animal Science 125
Food Science Technology 83
57
Agricultural Production 43
Horticulture 39
Plant Sciences 38
Soil Sciences 16
Other Agriculture 2

View all majors related to Agricultural Economics

View Nationwide Agricultural Economics Report

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