Agricultural Economics at Northeast Iowa Community College
If you plan to study Agricultural Economics, take a look at what Northeast Iowa Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northeast Iowa Community College is in Calmar, IA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northeast Iowa Community College
Distance learning is available at Northeast Iowa Community College. Among 4,808 students, 841 (17%) studied exclusively online and 1,792 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Agricultural Economics Rankings at Northeast Iowa Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Northeast Iowa Community College’s Agricultural Economics program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #5 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #9 of 9 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #15 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #38 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #64 of 157 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #146 of 157 |
Earnings for Agricultural Economics Graduates from Northeast Iowa Community College
Those who finish Northeast Iowa Community College’s Agricultural Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,096 |
| 2 years | $32,925 |
| 4 years | $37,611 |
| 5 years | $39,650 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Agricultural Economics graduates from Northeast Iowa Community College report median earnings of $37,611, compared with $42,035 for all Northeast Iowa Community College graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
More Specific Agricultural Economics Concentrations at Northeast Iowa Community College
This Agricultural Economics program at Northeast Iowa Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Business Operations | 36 |
Top-Paying Careers for Agricultural Economics Graduates
Those who complete Agricultural Economics program at Northeast Iowa 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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