by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NC State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NC State University among the top schools in the country for agricultural economics, coming in at #23 out of 134 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level granted in agricultural economics at NC State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 111 |
| Associate’s | 30 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, North Carolina State University at Raleigh conferred 111 bachelor’s degrees in agricultural economics.
NC State University is among the very best schools in the country for agricultural economics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
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, 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 |
NC State University awarded 111 bachelor’s completions in agribusiness/agricultural business operations in the most recent reporting year — 38% to women and 62% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (83%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, North Carolina State University at Raleigh handed out 30 associate’s degrees in agricultural economics.
NC State University is among the very best schools in the country for agricultural economics at the associate’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
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 |
NC State University awarded 30 associate’s degrees in agricultural business and management, general in the latest year of data — 17% to women and 83% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (93%).
Graduate study is also available at NC State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Agricultural Economics | 1 |
