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2023 Most Popular Agricultural Economics Schools in California

36 Colleges
$44,705 Avg Salary
$14,507 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Agricultural Economics & Business School for You

In <nil>, 770 degrees and certificates were awarded to agricultural economics & business students who went to a California college or university. This makes it the #12 most popular major in the state.

Today's business students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

The Most Popular Agricultural Economics Schools in California ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 36 schools in California to see which ones were the most popular programs for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Agricultural Economics & Business program at each school on the list.

Check out the agricultural business programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in California.

Our 2023 rankings named California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo the most popular school in California for agricultural economics & business students. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a very large public school located in the small suburb of San Luis Obispo.

Agricultural Business majors at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo take out an average of $16,000 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $338.

Full Agricultural Economics & Business at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo Report

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means California State University - Fresno is a great place for agricultural economics & business students. Located in the large city of Fresno, Fresno State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, agricultural business graduates from Fresno State carry an average student debt load of $13,279.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend California State University - Chico. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Agricultural Economics Schools in California list. Chico State is a large public school located in the city of Chico.

Agricultural Business majors at Chico State take out an average of $11,250 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Agricultural Economics & Business at California State University - Chico Report

#4

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, CA

The excellent programs at Bakersfield College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best agricultural economics & business schools in California. Bakersfield College is a very large public school located in the city of Bakersfield.

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#5

Merced College

Merced, CA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Merced College is a great place for agricultural economics & business students. Located in the small city of Merced, Merced Community College District is a public school with a large student population.

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#6

Modesto Junior College

Modesto, CA

Modesto Junior College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for agricultural economics & business students. It came in at #6 on the list. MJC is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Modesto.

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#7

Reedley College

Reedley, CA

Reedley College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Agricultural Economics Schools in California list. Located in the town of Reedley, Reedley College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Full Agricultural Economics & Business at Reedley College Report

#8

Sierra College

Rocklin, CA

Sierra College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for agricultural economics & business students. It came in at #8 on the list. Sierra College is a large public school located in the large suburb of Rocklin.

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Feather River Community College District ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Agricultural Economics Schools in California list. Located in the rural area of Quincy, Feather River College is a public school with a small student population.

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#10

Porterville College

Porterville, CA

Porterville College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Agricultural Economics Schools in California list. Located in the small suburb of Porterville, Porterville College is a public college with a small student population.

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Best Agricultural Economics & Business Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Agricultural Economics & Business Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 26
Oregon 44

Agricultural Business Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 3,206
Agricultural Business 2,144
Agricultural Economics 1,882
Farm/Farm & Ranch Management 506
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling 245
Agricultural Business & Management 136
Agricultural Business Technology 21

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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