Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how MSU stacks up against peers offering agricultural economics.
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MSU is in the top 15% of the country for agricultural economics. In particular, it placed #28 out of 82 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan State University awarded 59 bachelor’s degrees in agricultural economics.
Agricultural Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $65,014 a year. This is below $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at MSU, agricultural economics students accumulate a median of $24,125 in student loans. This is lower than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 63% of agricultural economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The largest share of agricultural economics bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. Approximately 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in agricultural economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agricultural economics majors at Michigan State University.
This agricultural economics program at MSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 62 |
MSU awarded 62 completions in agricultural business and management, general recently — 37% to women and 63% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (82%).