Bachelor’s Degrees in Agricultural Economics & Business
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Education Levels of Agricultural Business Majors
In 2018-2019, 5,324 bachelor's degrees were awarded to agricultural business majors. This earns it the #14 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in agricultural business at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,324 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,673 |
| Basic Certificate | 743 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 520 |
| Master’s Degree | 496 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 153 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Agricultural Business Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in agricultural business is $41,400. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have.
To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $35,850 to a high of $43,750.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in agricultural business is $18,650. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary.
The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $20,499 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $16,518.
The median monthly payment of a agricultural business graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $194.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in agricultural business. About 64.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,405 |
| Women | 1,919 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of agricultural business bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 108 |
| Black or African American | 113 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 390 |
| White | 4,276 |
| International Students | 169 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 268 |
Most Popular Agricultural Business Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 118 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in agricultural business. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for agricultural business students seekinga bachelor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 68,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,941 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,677 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 509 people received their bachelor's degree in agricultural business from Texas A&M College Station. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for agricultural business majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Iowa State University. Roughly 34,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,042 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,758 per year.
The agricultural business program at Iowa State University awarded 276 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 31% were women and 2% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for agricultural business majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Each year, around 49,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,188 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,997 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 197 bachelor's degrees were handed out to agricultural business majors at UIUC. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.
Cornell University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in agricultural business. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year.
The agricultural business program at Cornell University awarded 190 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 42% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in agricultural business. Roughly 22,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 181 people received their bachelor's degree in agricultural business from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. About 43% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in agricultural business. Roughly 24,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,366 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,531 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 152 people received their bachelor's degree in agricultural business from OSU. Of these students, 44% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for agricultural business majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Each year, around 44,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,208 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,208 per year.
The agricultural business program at Purdue University - Main Campus awarded 151 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 42% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for agricultural business majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Florida. Roughly 52,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 147 people received their bachelor's degree in agricultural business from UF. Of these students, 24% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - Fresno comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in agricultural business. Each year, around 25,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 135 bachelor's degrees were handed out to agricultural business majors at Fresno State. Of these students, 36% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kansas State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in agricultural business. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,735 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,212 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 120 bachelor's degrees were handed out to agricultural business majors at K -State. Of these students, 32% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for agricultural business majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is North Carolina State University. Roughly 35,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year.
The agricultural business program at North Carolina State University awarded 106 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for agricultural business majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Clemson University. Each year, around 24,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,600 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 102 bachelor's degrees were handed out to agricultural business majors at Clemson. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in agricultural business. Each year, around 25,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,976 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 102 people received their bachelor's degree in agricultural business from UNL. About 29% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Georgia comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in agricultural business. Roughly 38,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year.
The agricultural business program at University of Georgia awarded 96 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 36% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas Tech University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in agricultural business. Roughly 38,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,744 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,958 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 86 bachelor's degrees were handed out to agricultural business majors at Texas Tech. About 22% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for agricultural business majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Arkansas. Roughly 27,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,752 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 83 bachelor's degrees were handed out to agricultural business majors at UARK. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for agricultural business majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Roughly 46,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,416 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,960 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 83 bachelor's degrees were handed out to agricultural business majors at Penn State University Park. About 37% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Chico is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in agricultural business. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 83 people received their bachelor's degree in agricultural business from Chico State. Of these students, 37% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for agricultural business majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,197 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year.
The agricultural business program at Ohio State University - Main Campus awarded 81 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 37% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Platteville comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in agricultural business. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,418 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,640 per year.
The agricultural business program at University of Wisconsin - Platteville awarded 80 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
Agricultural Business Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Business Operations | 2,244 |
| Agricultural Economics | 1,581 |
| Agricultural Business | 1,197 |
| Farm & Ranch Management | 160 |
| Agricultural Business Management | 94 |
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