Agricultural Economics at Oregon State University
If you are interested in studying Agricultural Economics, consider the program at Oregon State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Oregon State University is in Corvallis, OR.
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Online & Distance Learning at Oregon State University
Distance learning is available at Oregon State University. Of 37,163 students, 13,083 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,697 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Agricultural Economics Rankings at Oregon State University
Rankings can help you compare Oregon State University’s Agricultural Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 20 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #20 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #68 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #139 of 157 |
Earnings for Agricultural Economics Graduates from Oregon State University
Graduates of Oregon State University’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 | $38,770 |
| 2 years | $41,937 |
| 3 years | $52,127 |
| 4 years | $63,336 |
| 5 years | $71,577 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Agricultural Economics graduates from Oregon State University earn a median of $63,336, compared with $66,895 for all Oregon State University graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Agricultural Economics graduates from Oregon State University stands at $17,666.
More Specific Agricultural Economics Concentrations at Oregon State University
This Agricultural Economics program at Oregon State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Business | 17 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Agricultural Economics Graduates
Students who finish Agricultural Economics program at Oregon State University work across a variety of fields. Below are 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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