Agricultural Economics at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
If you are interested in studying Agricultural Economics, you may want to check out the program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is in Minneapolis, MN.
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Studying Online at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Many students take online classes at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Among 56,666 students, 2,058 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,568 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Agricultural Economics Rankings at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Use these rankings to compare University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’s Agricultural Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #1 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 39 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #6 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #16 of 157 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #31 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #120 of 157 |
Earnings for Agricultural Economics Graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Students who complete University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’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 | $46,205 |
| 2 years | $53,984 |
| 3 years | $56,759 |
| 4 years | $64,788 |
| 5 years | $81,821 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Agricultural Economics graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities take home a median $64,788, compared with $71,500 for all University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Agricultural Economics graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at $21,500.
More Specific Agricultural Economics Concentrations at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
This Agricultural Economics program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Business Management | 40 |
Top-Paying Careers for Agricultural Economics Graduates
Students who finish Agricultural Economics program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities work across a variety of fields. Here 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.