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Agricultural Economics Schools in Colorado

182 students earned Agricultural Business degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Agricultural Economics is the 13th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Agricultural Economics Majors in Colorado

Agricultural Business majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 83
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 73
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 73
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 73
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 9
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 9
Associate Degree 8
Master’s Degree 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a agricultural business major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of agricultural business majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 0.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.4%
  • White: 77.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.8%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Agricultural Economics Grads in Colorado

In this state, there are 35,940 people employed in jobs related to an agricultural business degree, compared to 2,210,520 nationwide.

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Wages for Agricultural Economics Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a agricultural business grad in the state is $62,600, compared to a typical salary of $55,050 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Colorado that offer agricultural business degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $18,679.

#2

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
9,110 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.10%. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Colorado Mesa grads earn an average salary of $34,519.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,293 Total Students

In their early career, NJC grads earn an average salary of $32,142. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $9,729.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,404 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,293 after earning their degree at this institution. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
723 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. 50% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,411.

Agricultural Economics Careers in CO

Some of the careers agricultural business majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 17% $59,320
Economists 14% $101,670
Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents 9% $0

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