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Agricultural Economics Schools in North Carolina

285 students earned Agricultural Business degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

An Agricultural Economics major is the 14th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Agricultural Economics Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 122
Associate Degree 86
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 69
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 69
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 69
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 8
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 8

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
  • White: 85.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Agricultural Economics Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 67,170 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 North Carolina

In this state, agricultural business grads earn an average of $52,510. Nationwide, they make an average of $55,050.

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There are 11 colleges in North Carolina that offer agricultural business degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

167 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,971 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,411. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,536 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 7.50% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UMO.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,373 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,276 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $9,162. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,492 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,897.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,202 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $23,895 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,382 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,810. Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 9.50% which is lower than average.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,271 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $3,418.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,019 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending South Piedmont Community College will pay a net price of $5,727. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,548 Total Students

21% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,827 a year.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,042 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,880. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,701 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,129. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time.

Agricultural Economics Careers in NC

Some of the careers agricultural business majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 9% $53,190
Farm and Home Management Advisors 7% $30,200
Economists 0% $80,400
Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents -8% $0

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