Agricultural Economics at Auburn University
If you are interested in studying Agricultural Economics, consider the program at Auburn University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Auburn University is in Auburn, AL.
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Studying Online at Auburn University
Many students take online classes at Auburn University. Among 34,145 students, 3,255 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,871 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Agricultural Economics Rankings at Auburn University
These rankings give you a sense of how Auburn University’s Agricultural Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 31 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #31 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #39 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #153 of 157 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 31 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #31 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #39 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #153 of 157 |
Earnings for Agricultural Economics Graduates from Auburn University
Those who finish Auburn University’s Agricultural Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $47,415 |
| 2 years | $41,937 |
| 3 years | $54,357 |
| 4 years | $56,984 |
| 5 years | $62,519 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Agricultural Economics graduates from Auburn University take home a median $56,984, compared with $71,277 for all Auburn University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Agricultural Economics graduates from Auburn University is $21,875.
More Specific Agricultural Economics Concentrations at Auburn University
The Agricultural Economics program at Auburn University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics | 52 |
| Agricultural Business Technology | 2 |
Top-Paying Careers for Agricultural Economics Graduates
Those who complete Agricultural Economics program at Auburn University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Agricultural Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products | $109,813 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Economists | $73,611 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | $55,950 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $29,657 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | $27,636 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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