Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how MSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in agricultural economics.
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MSU ranks competitively among schools offering agricultural economics. In particular, it placed #71 out of 82 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
During the most recent reporting year, Montana State University handed out 15 bachelor’s degrees in agricultural economics.
Agricultural Economics students who finish a bachelor’s at MSU report a median salary of $48,285 a year. This is lower than $55,032, the median for all majors at MSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at MSU, agricultural economics graduates take on a median debt of $20,000 in student loans. This is lower than $23,775, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,654 | $30,784 |
| Fees | $2,161 | $2,503 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 67% of agricultural economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of agricultural economics bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU 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 Montana State University with a bachelor’s in agricultural economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the agricultural economics majors at Montana State University.
The agricultural economics program at MSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 14 |
| Farm/Farm and Ranch Management | 1 |
MSU conferred 14 degrees in agricultural business and management, general in the latest year of data — 36% to women and 64% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (86%).
MSU granted 1 degree in farm/farm and ranch management in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).