Agricultural Economics at Ridgewater College
If you plan to study Agricultural Economics, take a look at what Ridgewater College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ridgewater College sits in Willmar, MN.
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Studying Online at Ridgewater College
Many students take online classes at Ridgewater College. Among 3,148 students, 1,588 (50%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 787 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Agricultural Economics Rankings at Ridgewater College
These rankings give you a sense of how Ridgewater College’s Agricultural Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #2 of 6 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #2 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #8 of 39 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #14 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #31 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #59 of 157 |
Earnings for Agricultural Economics Graduates from Ridgewater College
Those who finish Ridgewater 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 |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,627 |
| 2 years | $37,208 |
| 3 years | $36,604 |
| 4 years | $49,099 |
| 5 years | $55,791 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Agricultural Economics graduates from Ridgewater College report median earnings of $49,099, compared with $45,915 for all Ridgewater College graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Agricultural Economics graduates from Ridgewater College comes in at $10,697.
More Specific Agricultural Economics Concentrations at Ridgewater College
The Agricultural Economics program at Ridgewater College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Business Operations | 24 |
| Farm & Ranch Management | 19 |
Best-Paid Careers for Agricultural Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Agricultural Economics program at Ridgewater College work across a variety of fields. 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
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