Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Utah State University stacks up against peers offering agricultural economics.
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Utah State University holds a strong position among schools offering agricultural economics. More specifically it was ranked #42 out of 82 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Utah State University handed out 32 bachelor’s degrees in agricultural economics.
Agricultural Economics students who finish a bachelor’s at Utah State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,338 a year. This is higher than $48,041, the median for all majors at Utah State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Utah State University, agricultural economics graduates take on a median debt of $11,500 in student loans. This is lower than $16,142, the typical median for all majors at Utah State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,042 | $24,060 |
| Fees | $933 | $933 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 66% of agricultural economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The majority of agricultural economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Utah State University were White. Roughly 94% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor’s in agricultural economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 75% of agricultural economics master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of agricultural economics master’s degree graduates at Utah State University were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a master’s in agricultural economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the agricultural economics majors at Utah State University.
The agricultural economics program at Utah State University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 36 |
Utah State University granted 36 degrees in agricultural business and management, general in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (94%). Some of these were earned through distance education.