Master’s Degrees in Agricultural Economics
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Education Levels of Ag Economics Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 226 students earned their master's degree in ag economics. This makes it the 46th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in ag economics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,501 |
| Master’s Degree | 226 |
| Basic Certificate | 83 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 74 |
| Associate Degree | 28 |
Earnings of Ag Economics Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for ag economics majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in ag economics. About 52.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 119 |
| Women | 107 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of ag economics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 118 |
| International Students | 83 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Most Popular Ag Economics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 39 colleges that offer a master’s degree in ag economics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Cornell University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for ag economics majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 people received their master's degree in ag economics from Cornell. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ag economics. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 master's degrees were handed out to ag economics majors at Purdue. About 34% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for ag economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Arkansas. Roughly 27,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,875 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 master's degrees were handed out to ag economics majors at UARK. About 40% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Kansas State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ag economics. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,294 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 master's degrees were handed out to ag economics majors at K -State. About 73% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Florida comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ag economics. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. The ag economics program at University of Florida awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 55% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Georgia comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ag economics. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. The ag economics program at University of Georgia awarded 9 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ag economics. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in ag economics from OSU.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ag economics. Roughly 30,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. The ag economics program at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville awarded 9 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 56% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wyoming comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ag economics. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,696 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,382 per year. The ag economics program at University of Wyoming awarded 7 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ag economics. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. The ag economics program at Colorado State University - Fort Collins awarded 6 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
University of Connecticut is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ag economics. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,532 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their master's degree in ag economics from UCONN. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ag economics. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,951 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,293 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to ag economics majors at North Dakota State University.
The 10th most popular school in the country for ag economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to ag economics majors at Texas A&M College Station.
Virginia Tech is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ag economics. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to ag economics majors at Virginia Tech.
University of Missouri - Columbia comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ag economics. Roughly 31,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,017 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,950 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in ag economics from Mizzou.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ag economics. Roughly 25,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. The ag economics program at University of Nebraska - Lincoln awarded 5 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ag economics. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,600 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in ag economics from UPR Mayaguez. About 40% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Idaho comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ag economics. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,182 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,754 per year. The ag economics program at University of Idaho awarded 4 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 19th most popular school in the country for ag economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Auburn University. Each year, around 30,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their master's degree in ag economics from Auburn.
University of the District of Columbia comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ag economics. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,292 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,234 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 master's degrees were handed out to ag economics majors at University of the District of Columbia.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to ag economics that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Business | 58 |
| Agricultural Business Operations | 31 |
| Agricultural Business Management | 7 |
| Farm & Ranch Management | 4 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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