Agricultural Economics
Agricultural economics is an applied field of economics concerned with the application of economic theory in optimizing the production and distribution of food and fiber. Agricultural economics began as a branch of economics that specifically dealt with land usage, it focused on maximizing the crop yield while maintaining a good soil ecosystem. Throughout the 20th century the discipline expanded and the current scope of the discipline is much broader. Agricultural economics today includes a variety of applied areas, having considerable overlap with conventional economics. Agricultural economists have made substantial contributions to research in economics, econometrics, development economics, and environmental economics. Agricultural economics influences food policy, agricultural policy, and environmental policy.
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Matching Agricultural Economics Colleges
Texas A & M University-College Station
Four or more years; Public; $35,378 average out-state tuition; $8,578 average in-state tuition |
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Four or more years; Public; $34,444 average out-state tuition; $14,446 average in-state tuition |
Cornell University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $60,286 average out-state tuition; $60,286 average in-state tuition |
University of Florida
Four or more years; Public; $25,694 average out-state tuition; $4,477 average in-state tuition |
Texas Tech University
Four or more years; Public; $21,204 average out-state tuition; $8,935 average in-state tuition |
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Four or more years; Public; $34,101 average out-state tuition; $11,018 average in-state tuition |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Four or more years; Public; $24,900 average out-state tuition; $7,770 average in-state tuition |
Scholarships for Agricultural Economics Majors
Diversity in Food and Natural Resources ScholarshipUniversity of Minnesota, Twin Cities |
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award Up to $15,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Diversity in Food and Natural Resources Scholarship is available to students entering the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. You must be enrolled in the College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences. You must also demonstrate a contribution to diversity, high academic achievement, leadership and community involvement to be... View Scholarship Details |
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J. Albert Finkel and Irma Jane Finkel ScholarshipHeritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County |
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award Up to $20,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe J. Albert Finkel and Irma Jane Finkel Scholarship is available to students from Bartholomew County attending Purdue University. You must be enrolled in the School of Agriculture to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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San Antonio Livestock Exposition ScholarshipSam Houston State University - College of Arts and Sciences |
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award $3,000 |
deadline August 20, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe San Antonio Livestock Exposition Scholarship is available to entering freshmen majoring in agriculture at Sam Houston State University. You must be a Texas resident, take at least 12 credit hours per semester, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and comply with S.A.L.E to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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John Deere Ag Tech Scholarship - FSCCFort Scott Community College |
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award $3,000 |
deadline August 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe John Deere Ag Tech Scholarship is available to students at Fort Scott Community College who are enrolled in the John Deere Tech program and have a minimum GPA of 2.0. View Scholarship Details |
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Kenneth R. Imig ScholarshipUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of ACES |
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award $2,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Kenneth R. Imig Scholarship is available to students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of ACES. You must be a resident of Iroquois County and demonstrate financial need and an interest in agriculture to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Charles Ennis Rice Agricultural ScholarshipArizona Western College |
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award Up to $2,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Charles Ennis Rice Agricultural Scholarship is open to students at Arizona Western College. You must be majoring in agriculture and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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NARA Rendering ScholarshipNorth American Renderers Association |
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award $2,500 |
deadline July 28, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe NARA Rendering Scholarship is open to undergraduate students. You must be accepted to or currently enrolled in a college, university, or trade school pursuing any discipline, but those pursuing agriculture, environmental science, animal science, food systems, or sustainability-related fields are especially encouraged to apply. In order to... View Scholarship Details |
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Joseph R. Payne, Jr. Memorial ScholarshipOklahoma State University-College of Ag. Science and Natural Resources |
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award $2,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Joseph R. Payne, Jr. Memorial Scholarship is available to juniors and seniors at Oklahoma State University. You must be enrolled in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and be a resident of Stephens County, OK to be eligible for this renewable award. View Scholarship Details |
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Agway Foundation Endowed ScholarshipDelaware Valley University |
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award Up to $2,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Agway Foundation Endowed Scholarship is available to full - time sophomore, junior, and senior students at Delaware Valley University. You must be majoring in an agriculture or environmental studies field, have a minimum GPA of 2.0, and demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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A.L. Warrington Memorial ScholarshipMarshalltown Community College |
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award $2,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe A.L. Warrington Memorial Scholarship is available to students at Marshalltown Community College. You must be a graduate of a Marshall County high school, be majoring in agriculture or nursing and have a minimum GPA of 2.2. View Scholarship Details |
Agricultural Economics Related Majors
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
- Animal Sciences
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
- Agricultural Business and Management
- Agriculture
- Equestrian/Equine Studies
- Food Science and Technology
- Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
- Animal Health
- Animal Training
- Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields
- Veterinary Anatomy
- Large Animal/Food Animal and Equine Surgery and Medicine
- Horticultural Science
- Agricultural Communication/Journalism
- Agronomy and Crop Science
- Agricultural Animal Breeding
- Veterinary Medicine
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
- Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding