Agricultural Economics at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Agricultural Economics, consider the program at Purdue University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
Purdue University-Main Campus is located in West Lafayette, IN.
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Online Class Availability at Purdue University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at Purdue University-Main Campus. Of 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) studied exclusively online and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Agricultural Economics Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare Purdue University-Main Campus’s Agricultural Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #4 of 157 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #14 of 24 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #78 of 157 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #4 of 157 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #14 of 24 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #78 of 157 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #4 of 157 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #14 of 24 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #78 of 157 |
Earnings for Agricultural Economics Graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus
Graduates of Purdue 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 | $49,121 |
| 2 years | $46,899 |
| 3 years | $52,625 |
| 4 years | $60,163 |
| 5 years | $71,087 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Agricultural Economics graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus report median earnings of $60,163, compared with $79,539 for all Purdue University-Main Campus graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Agricultural Economics graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at $17,500.
More Specific Agricultural Economics Concentrations at Purdue University-Main Campus
The Agricultural Economics program at Purdue University-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Business | 98 |
| Agricultural Economics | 95 |
| Farm & Ranch Management | 10 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Agricultural Economics Graduates
Students who finish Agricultural Economics program at Purdue University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Here 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.