Howdy, and welcome to the Department of Agricultural Economics.
I'm Parr Rosson, the department head.
Students in Agricultural Economics can
choose between two undergraduate degrees;
Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness.
And we offer three graduate degrees.
You'll find out about these programs and
more here on our website,
then decide which one is right for you.
What can you do with one of our degrees?
The possibilities are immense.
Our programs will help you shape the future
and the world by changing financial
security through our financial planning,
real estate, and entrepreneurship growth.
Analyzing farm policy issues, learning to
interpret and implement
consumer purchasing decisions by
shadowing salesman.
Developing sound risk
management strategies for business,
using economic analysis design forecasting methods
to manage natural resources and to serve others
and help rebuild international economies.
About seventy percent of our students
received job offers
when they graduate. Starting salaries
last year
for our BS graduates average $52,000.
Our research programs were also the first
cutting-edge, focusing on topics like
agriculture and food policy, rural business,
marketing and management, climate change, and international trade.
And our extension efforts address critical issues like
farm program, risk management, community development,
water and property rights, and transportation.
You'll find out more about these programs
and our award-winning faculty here on
the website.
So parents, prospective students, and others,
please take your time browsing and follow-up
with our faculty and staff if you have
questions or comments.
And if you'd like to donate to one of our programs,
please see the giving opportunities link on this page.
Thank you for visiting our website and Gig'em!
