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
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Texas A & M University-College Station
Four or more years; Public; $35,378 average out-state tuition; $8,578 average in-state tuition |
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Four or more years; Public; $34,444 average out-state tuition; $14,446 average in-state tuition |
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Cornell University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $60,286 average out-state tuition; $60,286 average in-state tuition |
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University of Florida
Four or more years; Public; $25,694 average out-state tuition; $4,477 average in-state tuition |
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Texas Tech University
Four or more years; Public; $21,204 average out-state tuition; $8,935 average in-state tuition |
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Ohio State University-Main Campus
Four or more years; Public; $34,101 average out-state tuition; $11,018 average in-state tuition |
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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
Blosser Brothers (Lee and John) ScholarshipGreater Wayne County Foundation, Inc. |
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award $19,000 |
deadline March 15, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Blosser Brothers (Lee and John) Scholarship is available to graduating seniors at Smithville High School. You must be majoring in agriculture and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Preference is given to students with physical disabilities. There is no limitation on the field of study for students with disabilities. View Scholarship Details |
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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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Farmer Lee Jones ScholarshipThe Trotter Project |
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award $10,000 |
deadline May 15, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Farmer Lee Jones Scholarship is available to students majoring in agriculture. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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John M. Roca Memorial ScholarshipDelaware Community Foundation |
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award $5,000 |
deadline March 15, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe John M. Roca Memorial Scholarship is available to graduating seniors from Cape Henlopen High School. You must be pursuing a degree in agricultural and natural resource management, pre-veterinary medicine, art, or related fields to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Keith Propst Memorial Agriculture ScholarshipNortheastern Junior College |
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award $5,000 |
deadline April 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Keith Propst Memorial Agriculture Scholarship is available to sophomore students at Northeastern Junior College. You must be majoring in agriculture, have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and demonstrate leadership, integrity, character and community involvement to qualify for this award. Previous involvement in 4-H and FFA activities will also be... View Scholarship Details |
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Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry Scholarship - RAFRochester Area Foundation - Minnesota |
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award $5,000 |
deadline April 02, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry Scholarship is available to junior, senior, and graduate students Southeast Minnesota. To be considered for this award, you must be committed to sustainability in the fields of agriculture and forestry, have demonstrated leadership and communication skills, and be interested in pursuing a career in... View Scholarship Details |
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Mid-Atlantic Security Traders Foundation ScholarshipMid-Atlantic Security Traders Foundation, Inc. |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline June 15, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Mid-Atlantic Security Traders Foundation Scholarship is available to college sophomores and juniors who are majoring in business, finance, or economics. You must be enrolled in a college / university in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington D.C. to be eligible for this award. You must also submit a 500 - word essay on the following topic: ... View Scholarship Details |
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Nebraska Insurance Federation ScholarshipNebraska Actuaries Club |
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award $4,000 |
deadline March 31, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Nebraska Insurance Federation Scholarship is available to incoming freshman at the University of Nebraska. You must be majoring in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or economics to be eligible for this award. Additionally, you must demonstrate mathematical ability and an interest in an actuarial career and some understanding of... View Scholarship Details |
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Bill Soslowitz ScholarshipMorehead State University |
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award $3,000 |
deadline March 15, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Bill Soslowitz Scholarship is available to full - time junior and senior students majoring in agricultural sciences at Morehead State University. You must be in good academic standing, live in campus housing, and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA to qualify for this award. Financial need may also be considered. 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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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
- Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields
- Animal Health
- Animal Training
- Veterinary Anatomy
- Large Animal/Food Animal and Equine Surgery and Medicine
- Horticultural Science
- Agricultural Communication/Journalism
- Veterinary Medicine
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
- Agronomy and Crop Science
- Agricultural Animal Breeding
- Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding
