Agricultural Economics at Ohio State University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Agricultural Economics, consider the program at Ohio State University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is in Columbus, OH.
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Studying Online at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Ohio State University-Main Campus. Among 61,443 students, 3,975 (6%) studied exclusively online and 34,956 (57%) took at least some classes online.
Agricultural Economics Rankings at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare Ohio State University-Main Campus’s Agricultural Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #21 of 157 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #22 of 24 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #132 of 157 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #21 of 157 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #22 of 24 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #132 of 157 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #21 of 157 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #22 of 24 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #132 of 157 |
Earnings for Agricultural Economics Graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus
Those who finish Ohio State University-Main Campus’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 | $46,899 |
| 2 years | $46,673 |
| 3 years | $50,919 |
| 4 years | $57,596 |
| 5 years | $65,211 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Agricultural Economics graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus take home a median $57,596, compared with $70,261 for all Ohio State University-Main Campus graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Agricultural Economics graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus is $16,000.
More Specific Agricultural Economics Concentrations at Ohio State University-Main Campus
This Agricultural Economics program at Ohio State University-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics | 43 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Agricultural Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Agricultural Economics program at Ohio State University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.