Agricultural Economics at North Iowa Area Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Agricultural Economics, you may want to check out the program at North Iowa Area Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
North Iowa Area Community College is in Mason City, IA.
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Online & Distance Learning at North Iowa Area Community College
Many students take online classes at North Iowa Area Community College. Among 2,662 students, 599 (23%) studied exclusively online and 1,078 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Agricultural Economics Graduates from North Iowa Area Community College
Students who complete North Iowa Area Community College’s Agricultural Economics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $38,289 |
| 3 years | $44,268 |
| 4 years | $51,712 |
| 5 years | $62,200 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Agricultural Economics graduates from North Iowa Area Community College earn a median of $51,712, compared with $39,977 for all North Iowa Area Community College graduates — about 29% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Agricultural Economics Concentrations at North Iowa Area Community College
The Agricultural Economics program at North Iowa Area Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Farm Supply Retail/Wholesaling | 11 |
Best-Paid Careers for Agricultural Economics Graduates
Those who complete Agricultural Economics program at North Iowa Area Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Agricultural Economics graduates, 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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