by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at ISU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ISU as a strong choice for agricultural economics, ranked #6 out of 134 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level offered in agricultural economics at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 212 |
During the most recent reporting year, Iowa State University conferred 212 bachelor’s degrees in agricultural economics.
ISU is among the very best schools in the country for agricultural economics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Agricultural Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ISU earn a median of $59,766 a year. This is lower than $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
To complete a bachelor’s at ISU, agricultural economics students accumulate a median of $16,972 in student loans. This is below $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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Among recent graduates, 65% of agricultural economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The largest share of agricultural economics bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU were White. About 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s in agricultural economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 184 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 21 |
ISU granted 109 bachelor’s completions in agribusiness/agricultural business operations in the most recent reporting year — 45% to women and 55% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (86%).
ISU granted 103 bachelor’s degrees in farm/farm and ranch management recently — 25% to women and 75% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (87%).
