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. In addition, we cover how Purdue ranks in comparison to other schools with agricultural business programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for agricultural business majors, Purdue came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 113 bachelor's degrees in agricultural economics & business. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 138 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in agricultural business from Purdue. This makes it the #3 most popular school for agricultural business master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in agricultural business in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Agricultural Business majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Purdue go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,804 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 Purdue, agricultural business students borrow a median amount of $33,037 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $32,112 for all agricultural business majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the agricultural business program at Purdue is $281 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Purdue was $948 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $348 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 59% of agricultural business bachelor's degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in agricultural business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 103 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Purdue does not offer an online option for its agricultural business bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Purdue Online Learning page.
Agricultural Business majors graduating with a master's degree from Purdue make a median salary of $133,627 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all agricultural business graduates with a master's is $79,991.
Of the 22 students who graduated with a Master’s in agricultural business from Purdue in 2022, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Purdue are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in agricultural business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agricultural business majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 162 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 78 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 63 |
| Food Science Technology | 45 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 30 |
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