Agricultural Economics
Discover how agriculture and economics connect — apply data and economic principles to solve global challenges in policy, trade and sustainability. With multiple concentrations available, choose your path to shape the future of the agricultural industry.
Why Purdue?
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Understanding Undergraduate Degree Paths
The College of Agriculture offers an accelerated degree completion path in select majors for motivated students to earn an undergraduate degree on a more rapid timeline than the standard four-year degree plan.
Degree in 3
Degree in 3 provides an accelerated pathway to complete the agricultural economics degree (with a concentration in policy and pre-law) in just three years — saving time and tuition. With focused planning and year-round support, you’ll be ready to start your career or pursue graduate school ahead of schedule, without missing out on the full Purdue experience.
Our students are equipped with in-demand economic skills to lead in the agricultural industry and beyond with careers such as:
- Agricultural and environmental economist
- Extension educator
- Financial analyst
- Lawyer
- Policy analyst
- Regulatory affairs specialist
- Risk management analyst
With options available to create your own path, you’ll be prepared for domestic or international careers in economics, policy and analytics, or continuing education in graduate or law school.
- Buyer broker, Geswein Farm and Land
- International trade manager, Indiana State Department of Agriculture
- Political program assistant, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
- Legislative assistant, U.S. House of Representatives
- Graduate program, Cornell University
- Graduate program, Duke University
- Graduate program, Michigan State University
You should pursue the most rigorous high school curriculum available to you. Succeeding in challenging courses will make you a stronger candidate for Purdue’s competitive admission process and better prepare you for college success.
Minimum high school coursework (many applicants exceed these minimums):
- Math – 4 years
- English – 4 years
- Lab science – 3 years
- Social studies – 3 years
- World language – 2 years
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College of Agriculture
Discover over 30 majors, plus minors and concentrations, at one of the world’s top ranked agricultural colleges.
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Office of Academic Programs
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purdueag@purdue.edu
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Blayne Vanderveer
Blayne Vanderveer, an agricultural economics major, is charting a path to success in the agribusiness supply chain. The steps include: ask professors and peers for help when you need it, connect with Ag Econ’s amazing advisors, and don’t be afraid to choose quality over quantity when it comes to the many opportunities the College of Agriculture and Purdue offer.
Jemima Baributsa
Jemima Baributsa is a true Boilermaker: innovative, driven and ready for her next giant leap. As an agricultural economics major, she’s published research abstracts and explored the application of artificial intelligence in agriculture. She’s been a leader in student organizations and enjoyed the Purdue campus experience. Whatever her next step, it’s going to be big.
Transfer to Agricultural Economics
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 2.5 GPA
