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Agricultural Economics Schools in Illinois

431 Agricultural Business students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Agricultural Economics is the 11th most popular major in the state out of a total 28 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Agricultural Economics Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 268
Associate Degree 112
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 32
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 32
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 17
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 17
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 17
Master’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 81.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.4%
  • Other Races: 1.2%
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Jobs for Agricultural Economics Grads in Illinois

There are 67,710 people in the state and 2,210,520 people in the nation working in agricultural business jobs.

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Wages for Agricultural Economics Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a agricultural business grad in the state is $53,020, compared to a typical salary of $55,050 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer agricultural business degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

227 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,285. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,802 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,280 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,295.

#4

Wabash Valley College

Mount Carmel
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,222 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. 56% of the teachers are full time.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,743 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.00%. Of all the students who attend this school, 48% get financial aid.

#6

Illinois College

Jacksonville
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,154 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,226 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,271. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,881 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 29%. 87% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,096 a year.

#8

Lake Land College

Mattoon
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,862 Total Students

A typical student attending Lake Land College will pay a net price of $4,523. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $29,953 after graduation.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,267 Total Students

The 8.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 55% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,609.

#10

Parkland College

Champaign
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,758 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. In their early career, Parkland College grads earn an average salary of $28,883. 45% of the teachers are full time.

Agricultural Economics Careers in IL

Some of the careers agricultural business majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Economists 4% $104,230
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers 1% $60,090
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 0% $55,930
Farm and Home Management Advisors -3% $36,520
Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents -4% $0

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