by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UIUC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in agricultural business.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for agricultural business majors, UIUC came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Agricultural Economics & Business Schools | 5 |
| Best Agricultural Economics & Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 262 bachelor's degrees in agricultural economics & business. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 227 degrees were handed out.
Agricultural Business majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UIUC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,934 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 UIUC, agricultural business students borrow a median amount of $44,472 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 UIUC is $441 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UIUC paid an average of $1,019 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $601 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,768 | $35,900 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,938 | $13,938 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 262 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in agricultural business from UIUC. About 72% were men and 28% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in agricultural business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 177 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UIUC 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 UIUC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agricultural business majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 176 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 128 |
| Food Science Technology | 121 |
| Plant Sciences | 61 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 45 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.