by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how NC State University compares to other colleges that offer agricultural economics.
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NC State University is in the top 10% of the country for agricultural economics. In particular, it placed #4 out of 55 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
During the most recent reporting year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh awarded 111 bachelor’s degrees in agricultural economics.
Agricultural Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NC State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,865 a year. This is lower than $71,784, the median for all majors at NC State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NC State University, agricultural economics students borrow a median amount of $16,125 in student loans. This is below $22,316, the typical median for all majors at NC State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $30,583 |
| Fees | $2,264 | $2,264 |
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Among recent graduates, 83% of agricultural economics associate’s degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The largest share of agricultural economics associate’s degree graduates at NC State University were White. About 93% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a associate’s in agricultural economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 62% of agricultural economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of agricultural economics bachelor’s degree graduates at NC State University were White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a bachelor’s in agricultural economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Here are the demographics of the agricultural economics majors at North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
This agricultural economics program at NC State University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 111 |
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 31 |
NC State University granted 111 degrees in agribusiness/agricultural business operations recently — 38% to women and 62% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (83%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
NC State University conferred 31 completions in agricultural business and management, general recently — 16% to women and 84% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (94%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.