Agricultural Economics at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
If you plan to study Agricultural Economics, you may want to check out the program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is located in Fennimore, WI.
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Studying Online at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Distance learning is available at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. Of 2,849 students, 617 (22%) studied exclusively online and 458 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Agricultural Economics Rankings at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Southwest Wisconsin Technical College’s Agricultural Economics program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #None of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 157 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #None of 6 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #None of 24 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 157 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #None of 6 |
Earnings for Agricultural Economics Graduates from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Students who complete Southwest Wisconsin Technical College’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 | $39,097 |
| 2 years | $37,748 |
| 3 years | $40,259 |
| 4 years | $51,686 |
| 5 years | $58,238 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Agricultural Economics graduates from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College earn a median of $51,686, compared with $41,905 for all Southwest Wisconsin Technical College graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Agricultural Economics Concentrations at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
The Agricultural Economics program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Business Operations | 4 |
Best-Paid Careers for Agricultural Economics Graduates
Those who complete Agricultural Economics program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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