Applied economics | Agricultural economics emphasis
Master of Science
Overview
Solve real world agricultural issues
Welcome to Idaho’s only graduate program in economics, where you’ll apply statistical and mathematical analysis to solve complex economic issues. Offered cooperatively with Washington State University, courses are taught by faculty from both universities.
Students pursuing the agricultural economics emphasis explore the theory and decision making behind agricultural production, marketing, resource use, pricing and policy. You’ll provide recommendations on how to solve agricultural economic issues and conduct applied research on a variety of projects. You’ll have the opportunity to publish research in peer-reviewed academic journals, such as Agricultural Economics and the Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics.
Be part of a prestigious program whose graduates have gone on to win national awards and join highly-ranked doctoral programs, including UC Berkeley and Purdue University. Alumni have also become leaders in the U.S. agricultural industry and faculty members at leading universities.
The economics of agriculture
Application information
Applicants for the M.S. in applied economics program must meet the following degree-specific admission requirements:
- Education level: Bachelor’s
- GPA: 3.0
- GRE: Yes (for Thesis only)
- TOEFL/IELTS: 79/6.5
- Number of references: Three
- Other requirements: No
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.
Contact information
Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology contact: Liang "Jimmy" Lu, llu@uidaho.edu
Graduate Admissions contact: graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu, 208-885-4001
Find Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology faculty advisor contacts.
Costs, funding and research
To learn how you can fund your graduate degree, check out the Graduate Funding page.
Visit Financial Aid to find detailed information about the cost of attendance.
Recognized STEM Program
This program is recognized as a STEM program by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and may be eligible for the 24-month STEM optional practical training extension for international students.
Degree fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Hold an undergraduate degree in agricultural economics, economics, business, engineering or a related field
- Have a solid foundation in math, statistics and economics
- Want to conduct research that solves interesting real world agricultural problems
- Have strong analytical skills
- Are interested in pursuing a Ph.D.
Hands-on learning
- Compete in the Annual Student Research Expo
- Opportunities for international research
- Present independent research at professional and industry conferences
- Publish research in peer-reviewed academic journals
- Assistantships available to students pursuing the thesis option
Clubs
- Agricultural and Applied Economics Association
- Graduate and Professional Student Association
- Western Agricultural Economics Association
Career outcomes
Current job openings
1,985 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
- Agricultural Inspectors
$57,295 - Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
$52,845 - Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents
$75,945 - Farm Labor Contractors
$35,968 - Agricultural Managers
$36,562
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