by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Colorado State ranks among other schools offering degrees in agricultural business.
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The bachelor's program at Colorado State was ranked #19 on College Factual's Best Schools for agricultural business list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Agricultural Economics & Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Agricultural Economics & Business Schools | 19 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colorado State University - Fort Collins handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in agricultural economics & business. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 83 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in agricultural business from Colorado State. This makes it the #16 most popular school for agricultural business master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in agricultural business in 2022, making the school the #10 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Agricultural Business majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Colorado State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,292 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $48,448 for all agricultural business bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Colorado State, agricultural business students borrow a median amount of $49,889 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $32,112 for all agricultural business majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Colorado State paid an average of $1,553 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $468 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,299 | $31,055 |
| Fees | $2,710 | $2,710 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,606 | $15,606 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,737 | $2,737 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 52 students earned a bachelor's degree in agricultural business from Colorado State. About 42% of these graduates were women and the other 58% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Colorado State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a bachelor's in agricultural business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Colorado State agricultural business bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Colorado State Online Learning page.
The agricultural business program at Colorado State awarded 3 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a master's in agricultural business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agricultural business majors at Colorado State University - Fort Collins.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | 147 |
| Animal Science | 101 |
| Plant Sciences | 83 |
| Animal Services | 75 |
| Soil Sciences | 23 |
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