What Can I Do With a Major In Agricultural and Applied Economics?

UGA Specific Information for Agricultural and Applied Economics

Agricultural economics applies economic principles to food and fiber production, natural resource management, community and regional economic development, environmental policy, and international trade. Students take courses in economic theory, econometrics, statistics, accounting, technical agriculture, and the physical and biological sciences. Agricultural economics provides a strong theoretical background for those entering graduate schools in agricultural economics, economics, and professional schools in law and business administration. 

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Class of 2021 Career Outcomes for Agricultural and Applied Economics*

** Includes Self-Employed

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Careers in Agricultural Economics

In agricultural economics, economists apply theories and principles of economics to better understand and optimize agricultural markets. Those in agricultural economics address problems ranging from clean air and water to questions regarding how poverty can be alleviated. Relationships between supply and demand are examined using data, statistics and market trends. Job opportunities in agricultural economics exist in many areas including:

  • Agribusiness management
  • Marketing
  • Finance
  • Consulting
  • Policy
  • Natural resource economics
  • Economic development
  • Real estate
  • Commodities broker
  • Farm manager
  • Development
  • Public relation

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Employers/Position Title Reported by Class of 2021 Agricultural and Applied Economics majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2021 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Employer Position Title(s)
Huvepharma, Inc. Associate Product Manager
* denotes no responses received.
*Source: Areas above marked with an Asterisk (*) have been created utilizing data taken from the UGA Career Outcomes Survey. The "Employers Hiring...," "Job Titles of...," "Career Outcomes for...," and "Graduate/Professional Schools and Programs..." information listed above represent UGA Class of 2021 Graduates. The lists are not exhaustive and therefore do not represent all potential career options. Click here for more detailed Career Outcomes information regarding this major.

Graduate/Professional Schools attended by Class of 2021 Agricultural and Applied Economics majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2020 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Graduate School Program(s)
Charleston School of Law Law, JD
University of Georgia Agribusiness, MAB
University of Georgia Agribusiness, MAB
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