Master’s Degrees in Agricultural Economics & Business
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Education Levels of Agricultural Business Majors
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 496 students earned their master's degree in agricultural business. This makes it the 19th most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in agricultural business is $53,400. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $53,400 and the high is $53,400.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in agricultural business is $30,749. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit.
The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $35,874 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $25,624.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $358.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in agricultural business. About 51.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 255 |
| Women | 241 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of agricultural business master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 246 |
| International Students | 193 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 14 |
Most Popular Agricultural Business Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 48 colleges that offer a master’s degree in agricultural business. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Cornell University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for agricultural business majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. 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.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 68 master's degrees were handed out to agricultural business majors at Cornell. About 72% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for agricultural business majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 68,600 attend the school each year. 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.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 41 master's degrees were handed out to agricultural business majors at Texas A&M College Station. About 51% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for agricultural business majors who are seeking their master's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Roughly 44,400 attend the school each year. 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.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 40 people received their master's degree in agricultural business from Purdue. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
Kansas State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in agricultural business. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. 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, 39 master's degrees were handed out to agricultural business majors at K -State. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for agricultural business majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Davis. Roughly 38,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 38 master's degrees were handed out to agricultural business majors at UC Davis. About 53% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for agricultural business majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas Tech University. Each year, around 38,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 23 people received their master's degree in agricultural business from Texas Tech. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
University of Georgia comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in agricultural business. Each year, around 38,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 22 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
University of Arkansas is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in agricultural business. Each year, around 27,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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.
The agricultural business program at University of Arkansas awarded 19 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
University of Florida comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in agricultural business. Each year, around 52,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 13 people received their master's degree in agricultural business from UF. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for agricultural business majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arkansas State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 13,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to agricultural business majors at A-State. About 62% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in agricultural business. Roughly 43,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 12 people received their master's degree in agricultural business from UW - Madison.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in agricultural business. Roughly 25,800 attend the school each year. 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.
The agricultural business program at University of Nebraska - Lincoln awarded 12 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
University of Arizona is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in agricultural business. Each year, around 44,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,938 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 11 master's degrees were handed out to agricultural business majors at University of Arizona. Of these students, 27% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Berkeley is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in agricultural business. Each year, around 42,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 11 people received their master's degree in agricultural business from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 55% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in agricultural business. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 10 master's degrees were handed out to agricultural business majors at UT Knoxville.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in agricultural business. Each year, around 13,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,275 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,743 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in agricultural business from North Dakota State University. Of these students, 33% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in agricultural business. Each year, around 61,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in agricultural business from Ohio State.
The University of Tennessee - Martin comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in agricultural business. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,214 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,096 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in agricultural business from UT Martin.
The 16th most popular school in the country for agricultural business majors who are seeking their master's degree is Michigan State University. Each year, around 50,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,555 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,858 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in agricultural business from Michigan State.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in agricultural business. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,456 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,268 per year.
The agricultural business program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale awarded 8 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 12% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Agricultural Business Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics | 383 |
| Agricultural Business | 72 |
| Agricultural Business Operations | 31 |
| Farm & Ranch Management | 5 |
| Agricultural Business Management | 5 |
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