Agricultural Economics at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
What traits are you looking for in a school for Agricultural Economics, you may want to check out the program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is located in Carbondale, IL.
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Studying Online at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Many students take online classes at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Among 11,790 students, 2,272 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,360 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Agricultural Economics Rankings at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Rankings can help you compare Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Agricultural Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #8 of 11 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #10 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 24 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #88 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #114 of 157 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #8 of 11 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #10 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 24 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #88 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #114 of 157 |
Earnings for Agricultural Economics Graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Graduates of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’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 | $45,482 |
| 2 years | $40,017 |
| 3 years | $43,606 |
| 4 years | $53,503 |
| 5 years | $61,223 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Agricultural Economics graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale take home a median $53,503, compared with $58,303 for all Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Agricultural Economics graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale comes in at $15,000.
More Specific Agricultural Economics Concentrations at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
This Agricultural Economics program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics | 20 |
Best-Paid Careers for Agricultural Economics Graduates
Students who finish Agricultural Economics program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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.