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Agricultural Economics Schools in Illinois

466 students earned Agricultural Business degrees in Illinois in the <nil> year.

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 311
Associate Degree 87
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 32
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 32
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 29
Master’s Degree 7

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: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 79.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 3.0%
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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
85% Graduation Rate
56,607 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,266 Total Students

The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $41,805 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,316.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,002 Total Students

The 8.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,590 a year. 68% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Wabash Valley College

Mount Carmel
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
865 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,736 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 49% of the teachers are full time. 43% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#6

Illinois College

Jacksonville
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,097 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,806 after earning their degree at this institution. 73% of the teachers are full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,728 Total Students

28% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%.

#8

Lake Land College

Mattoon
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,644 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 58%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,624 a year.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,551 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 27%.

#10

Parkland College

Champaign
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,394 Total Students

In their early career, Parkland College grads earn an average salary of $30,367. The student loan default rate of 4.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it.

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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