by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Purdue-West Lafayette. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Purdue-West Lafayette as a strong choice for agricultural economics, placing at #4 out of 134 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are offered in agricultural economics at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.Degree Level Annual Graduates Bachelor’s 133 Certificate 7 Master’s 49 Doctoral 14
In the most recent year for which we have data, Purdue University-Main Campus handed out 133 bachelor’s degrees in agricultural economics.
Purdue-West Lafayette is among the very best schools in the country for agricultural economics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Agricultural Economics students who finish a bachelor’s at Purdue-West Lafayette report a median salary of $60,163 a year. This is lower than $79,539, the median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
To complete a bachelor’s at Purdue-West Lafayette, agricultural economics students borrow a median amount of $17,500 in student loans. This is lower than $19,849, the typical median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.In State Out of State Tuition $9,718 $28,520 Fees $274 $274
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For the most recent academic year available, 52% of agricultural economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of agricultural economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were White. Approximately 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in agricultural economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 116 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Purdue-West Lafayette awarded 98 bachelor’s degrees in agricultural business and management, general in the latest year of data — 53% to women and 47% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (90%).
Purdue-West Lafayette granted 10 bachelor’s degrees in farm/farm and ranch management recently — 10% to women and 90% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus awarded 7 certificate degrees in agricultural economics.
Purdue-West Lafayette is not currently ranked for agricultural economics at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of agricultural economics certificate degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of agricultural economics certificate degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a certificate in agricultural economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Purdue-West Lafayette. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.Graduate Level Annual Graduates Master’s Degrees in Agricultural Economics 49 Doctoral Degrees in Agricultural Economics 14
