Agricultural Economics

Other/Related Variations

• Agricultural & Applied Economics
• Agricultural & Resource Economics
• Agriculture & Society
• Applied Economics & Management
• Business Economics
• Economics
• Environmental & Business Economics
• Environmental & Water Resource Economics
• Environmental Economics & Management
• Natural Resource Economics & Policy

Degree Type/Duration

• Associate’s Degree (2 years)
• Bachelor’s Degree (4 years)
• Master’s Degree (Varies)
• Doctorate in Economics (Varies)

Overview

Blend economic and business principles for banks, feed companies, manufacturers, food processing firms, or farm credit institutions. Students will learn to address issues in marketing, farm management, agricultural finance and trade, and natural resource use and management.

Coursework may cover the following areas: Accounting, Agricultural Economics, Statistics, Quantitative Reasoning, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Financial Institutions,

Concentrations/Options

Potential Career Paths

Advisor

Ag Financial Service Representative

Agricultural Loan Officer

Budget Analyst

Certified Appraiser

Commodity Procurement/Merchandiser

Economist

Fleet Manager

Grain Elevator Manager

Patent Attorney

Production Manager

Risk Management Specialist

Real Estate Manager