Agricultural Economics (multiple concentrations)
Purdue University in West Lafayette
Agricultural Economics students are prepared to apply economic principles and use quantitative tools to analyze data which assists the agricultural sector in making better decisions.
These decisions involve a wide array of issues including price analysis, international development, international trade, environmental resources and agricultural policy.
Concentrations include:
- Applied Agricultural Economics
- Data Analytics
- Policy and Pre-Law
Student Spotlight: Morgan Hinz
Farm-raised Boilermaker looks to take on the capitol city
Hometown: Hanna, IN
Major/Minors/Certificates: Agricultural Economics, Policy/Pre-Law concentration, Political Science minor, Public Policy certificate
Why did you come to Purdue: Purdue has one of the best colleges of agriculture across the country, as well as the Agricultural Economics department being recognized as a top 5 program. The support our department provides emphasized that it's the best place to be.
Favorite Purdue Tradition: Evening exams in Elliott Hall. What a thrill!
Plan of Study
- Agricultural Economics: Applied Agricultural Economics Concentration, BS
- Agricultural Economics: Data Analytics Concentration, BS
- Agricultural Economics: Policy and Pre-Law Concentration, BS
Transfer to Agricultural Economics (multiple concentrations)
Purdue admits to individual majors. Transfer students must meet Purdue's overall transfer criteria, as well as any major-specific requirements. Before you apply, check the closed programs page to confirm this major is open to transfer students. If it is, refer to the information below for major-specific transfer criteria.
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Contact Information
Agricultural Economics
(765) 494-4201
agec1@purdue.edu
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Careers in Agricultural Economics (multiple concentrations)
- Consultant
- Data/Research/Pricing/Financial Analyst
- Economist, Supply Chain Manager, Account Manager
- Lawyer, Government Relations
- Risk Manager, Forecasting Analyst