Agricultural Economics at University of Arizona
If you are interested in studying Agricultural Economics, you may want to check out the program at University of Arizona. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Arizona is in Tucson, AZ.
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Studying Online at University of Arizona
Online coursework is an option at University of Arizona. Of 56,365 students, 12,481 (22%) studied exclusively online and 23,089 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Agricultural Economics Rankings at University of Arizona
Use these rankings to compare University of Arizona’s Agricultural Economics program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #5 of 20 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #11 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #64 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #111 of 157 |
Earnings for Agricultural Economics Graduates from University of Arizona
Students who complete University of Arizona’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 | $45,319 |
| 2 years | $48,041 |
| 3 years | $54,391 |
| 4 years | $62,478 |
| 5 years | $74,566 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Agricultural Economics graduates from University of Arizona take home a median $62,478, compared with $66,225 for all University of Arizona graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Agricultural Economics graduates from University of Arizona stands at $24,200.
More Specific Agricultural Economics Concentrations at University of Arizona
The Agricultural Economics program at University of Arizona breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Business | 26 |
| Agricultural Business Management | 11 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Agricultural Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Agricultural Economics program at University of Arizona work across a variety of fields. 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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