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2024 Best Agricultural Economics & Business Schools in Wisconsin

4 Colleges in Wisconsin
286 Agricultural Business Degrees Awarded
$45,151 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in agricultural economics & business, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #101 in the country in terms of popularity. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 4 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Agricultural Economics & Business Schools in Wisconsin ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 286 degrees in agricultural economics & business during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Agricultural Economics & Business School

Best Agricultural Economics & Business Schools in Wisconsin The agricultural business program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Agricultural Economics & Business rankings. For our Best Overall Agricultural Economics & Business School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

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Associate Degrees in Agricultural Business
Bachelor's Degrees in Agricultural Business

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Agricultural Economics & Business Schools in Wisconsin ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Agricultural Economics & Business in Wisconsin

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the agricultural business degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Wisconsin Schools in Agricultural Business

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
86 Agricultural Business Degrees Awarded
2.3% Growth in Graduates

University of Wisconsin - Madison is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in agricultural economics & business. UW - Madison is a very large public university located in the large city of Madison. A Best Colleges rank of #30 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.

There were about 86 agricultural economics & business students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent year we have data available. Those agricultural economics & business students who get their degree from University of Wisconsin - Madison make $12,270 more than the standard agricultural business student.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
48 Agricultural Business Degrees Awarded
$44,803 Median Starting Salary

Every student pursuing a degree in agricultural economics & business has to take a look at University of Wisconsin - Platteville. Located in the town of Platteville, UW - Platteville is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 17th out of 46 schools for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were about 48 agricultural economics & business students who graduated with this degree at UW - Platteville in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the agricultural business program report average early career earnings of $44,803.

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3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
$35,731 Median Starting Salary

Fox Valley Technical College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in agricultural economics & business. Located in the midsize suburb of Appleton, FVTC is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 21st out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were roughly 12 agricultural economics & business students who graduated with this degree at FVTC in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the agricultural business program report average early career income of $35,731.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
56 Agricultural Business Degrees Awarded
19.6% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat University of Wisconsin - River Falls if you want to pursue a degree in agricultural economics & business. UW - River Falls is a medium-sized public university located in the town of River Falls. A Best Colleges rank of #467 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UW - River Falls is a great university overall.

There were roughly 56 agricultural economics & business students who graduated with this degree at UW - River Falls in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, agricultural business degree recipients usually earn around $43,312 at the beginning of their careers.

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Best Agricultural Economics & Business Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Agricultural Economics & Business Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 322 61
Ohio 314 203
Illinois 304 381
Indiana 294 202

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One of 18 majors within the Agriculture & Agriculture Operations area of study, Agricultural Economics & Business has other similar majors worth exploring.

Agricultural Business Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 139
Agricultural Economics 53
Agricultural Business 44
Farm/Farm & Ranch Management 34
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling 16

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Majors Similar to Agricultural Business

Related Major Annual Graduates
Animal Science 317
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians 148
Plant Sciences 129
Agricultural Production 125
Food Science Technology 107
Horticulture 89
Agricultural Public Services 81
Agricultural Mechanization 65
Soil Sciences 29
General Agriculture 8

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