Agricultural Economics Graduate Certificates
There are 342 colleges and universities across the nation that offer agraduate certificate in Agricultural Economics. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about20% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Agricultural Economics Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 8,612 degrees were awarded toAgricultural Economics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Agricultural Economics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 578 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,807 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,916 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,280 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 31 |
Earnings of Agricultural Economics Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Agricultural Economics of $57,738 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,730 |
| 4 years | $57,738 |
| 5 years | $66,345 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 60.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2 |
| Women | 3 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Agricultural Economics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4 | 80.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 20.0% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Agricultural Economics Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 399 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Agricultural Economics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Agricultural Economics students seeking a graduate certificate is Texas A&M University-College Station. During the most recent year for which we have data, 683 people received their graduate certificate in Agricultural Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Agricultural Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Agricultural Economics majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 264 people received their graduate certificate in Agricultural Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Agricultural Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Agricultural Economics majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 245 graduate certificates in Agricultural Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Agricultural Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University is a popular choice for Agricultural Economics majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 212 people received their graduate certificate in Agricultural Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Agricultural Economics majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 203 people received their graduate certificate in Agricultural Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Agricultural Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Agricultural Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 179 people received their graduate certificate in Agricultural Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fresno comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Agricultural Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their graduate certificate in Agricultural Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Agricultural Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bakersfield College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Agricultural Economics. This school awarded 142 graduate certificates in Agricultural Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Agricultural Economics majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their graduate certificate in Agricultural Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University is a popular choice for Agricultural Economics majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their graduate certificate in Agricultural Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Agricultural Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Agricultural Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their graduate certificate in Agricultural Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for Agricultural Economics majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their graduate certificate in Agricultural Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Agricultural Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a popular choice for Agricultural Economics majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 118 graduate certificates in Agricultural Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Martin is a popular choice for Agricultural Economics majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 110 graduate certificates in Agricultural Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Agricultural Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas is a popular choice for Agricultural Economics majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 97 graduate certificates in Agricultural Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Agricultural Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Agricultural Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their graduate certificate in Agricultural Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lake Area Technical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Agricultural Economics. This school awarded 87 graduate certificates in Agricultural Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Agricultural Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their graduate certificate in Agricultural Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Community College is a popular choice for Agricultural Economics majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their graduate certificate in Agricultural Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Agricultural Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Des Moines Area Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Agricultural Economics. This school awarded 80 graduate certificates in Agricultural Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Agricultural Economics Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 3,573 |
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 2,188 |
| Agricultural Economics | 1,768 |
| Farm/Farm and Ranch Management | 668 |
| Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling | 243 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Agricultural Economics that also offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 9,051 |
| Animal Sciences | 8,295 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 4,164 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 3,756 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 3,608 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
