by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Cal Poly ranks among other schools offering degrees in agricultural economics.
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Cal Poly is in the top 10% of the country for agricultural economics. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 157 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo handed out 118 bachelor’s degrees in agricultural economics.
Agricultural Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Cal Poly earn a median of $78,364 a year. This is higher than $77,339, the median for all majors at Cal Poly.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cal Poly, agricultural economics graduates take on a median debt of $14,500 in student loans. This is below $19,273, the typical median for all majors at Cal Poly.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $6,077 | $14,546 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 63% of agricultural economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The majority of agricultural economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal Poly were White. Roughly 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a bachelor’s in agricultural economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agricultural economics majors at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.
The agricultural economics program at Cal Poly includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 118 |
Cal Poly conferred 118 degrees in agribusiness/agricultural business operations in the latest year of data — 37% to women and 63% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (68%).