Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics Major

Want to make a living by making a difference? Prepare for a career where you'll use your economic training and skills to manage natural and environmental resources efficiently and productively. The courses you take will provide excellent functional training, and you will learn skills in the areas of environmental science, policy, and economics. Careers are available in a variety of sectors, from government agencies to environmental interest groups and private firms.

Environmental Economics and Sustainability

This major combines courses in science, government, and economics to prepare you for a variety of careers in the public and private sector, or for graduate or law school.

What career opportunities are available?

There are several career opportunities in this field, including:

• Environmental consultant - median annual salary of $67,490
• Project manager - median annual salary of $90,130
• Resource policy advocate - median annual salary of $112,190
• Resource manager - median annual salary of $63,455

Curriculum

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Policy and Law

Prepare for a career at the intersection of agriculture, economics, law, and public policy. This concentration offers courses in agricultural markets, environmental economics, natural resources, and legal systems, with opportunities to complete a semester-long internship and prepare for law school.

What career opportunities are available?

There are several career opportunities in this field, including:

• Agricultural Policy Analyst - median annual salary of $97,659
• Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Specialist - median annual salary of $78,420
• Management Analyst - median annual salary of $101,190
• Economic and Policy Analyst - median annual salary of $91,290

Curriculum

Curriculum with a semester-long internship

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Production

Prepare for a career managing agricultural operations and making informed decisions about production, finance, and markets. This concentration combines courses in farm management, agricultural finance, precision agriculture, and commodity markets to help you navigate the challenges of modern agriculture.

What career opportunities are available?

There are several career opportunities in this field, including:

• Agricultural Production Manager - median annual salary of $89,900
• Agricultural Loan Officer - median annual salary of $76,690
• Agricultural Supply Chain and Logistics Specialist - median annual salary of $82,320
• Agricultural Buyer or Purchasing Agent - median annual salary of $77,710

Curriculum