Opportunities exist in government agencies at various levels, in private firms including agribusinesses, and in the rapidly growing occupational specialty of environment consulting. This emphasis area also provides an excellent foundation for students planning to attend law school for subsequent specialization in environmental law. If your academic interests are not met by one of the designated emphasis areas, then you should select the individualized program. Through this alternative, you can design a study program unique to your academic interests and within the core requirements of the department. The Department of Agricultural Economics includes 25 full-time faculty who have earned Ph.D.s from universities located throughout the United States.
All faculty teach in their respective areas of specialization.
Classes average approximately 24 students. You will choose one of these faculty members to serve as your academic advisor. Our department takes pride in the quality of its academic advising and the individual help our students receive. Special Opportunities Internships the opportunity to apply classroom instruction to real world experiences in firms or government agencies. Externships the opportunity to shadow experienced professionals by traveling and working with them.