M.S in Science in Agricultural Economics
Program Facts
College: College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
Major: Master of Science in Agricultural Economics
Degree Level: Master's
- On-Campus
- Hybrid
- 100% Online
Credit Hours: 36
Duration: 18+ Months
How To Apply
Tuition & Fees
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Overview
Gain a deeper knowledge of your chosen career field and further develop analytical skills in agricultural economics, business planning, credit and finance, and resource allocation in production and marketing in production agriculture and agribusiness. A non-thesis student can complete the program as quickly as a year, minimizing the time away from work and maximizing the long-term return on investment. Program faculty are dedicated to our graduate students and will work closely with you to develop a master’s degree plan tailored to your career goals and personal needs. You can attend classes 100% online, or a hybrid of face to face and online, which allows you to continue to work while completing degree program requirements at a distance....
Gain a deeper knowledge of your chosen career field and further develop analytical skills in agricultural economics, business planning, credit and finance, and resource allocation in production and marketing in production agriculture and agribusiness. A non-thesis student can complete the program as quickly as a year, minimizing the time away from work and maximizing the long-term return on investment. Program faculty are dedicated to our graduate students and will work closely with you to develop a master’s degree plan tailored to your career goals and personal needs. You can attend classes 100% online, or a hybrid of face to face and online, which allows you to continue to work while completing degree program requirements at a distance.
Courses
As expected, the majority of your courses will be in AGEC, Economics and Business. Whether thesis or non-thesis, you have six hours of electives which provides some choice in courses in other disciplines to achieve your career goals.
Offered Concentrations
Choose from the following program options:
- Agricultural Economics -Thesis Track
- Agribusiness Non-Thesis Track
Career Outcomes
- AgTexas Farm Credit Services
- College Instructors (then PhD graduates and university faculty)
- Sanderson Farms
- Farm and Ranch owners and custom farm contractors
- Food retailers including Central Markets-HEB
- Texas AgriLife Extension Service
- Purina Feeds
- TSC – Tractor Supply Corporation
- Texas Farm Bureau
- Texas Beef Producers (a ranching, farming, stocker back-grounding and cattle feeding company, Texas High Plains)
- US Army
- Numerous banks and financial institutions
- Government and state agencies including the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Admissions Requirements
- 2.5 GPA or higher