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Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics

Karl Rich appointed Department Head

“I’m looking forward to working alongside the department’s young faculty, supporting them as they advance their careers, and expanding the department’s impact for students, communities, and partners across the commonwealth and beyond.”

A map of the large-scale solar capture sites the team looked at and their level of visibility from nearby properties. Graphic courtesy of Zhenshan Chen.

Karl Rich. Photo courtesy of Oklahoma State University


 

 

By the Numbers

Nearly 2,500

Alumni

Top 10%

Ranked worldwide

3

Centers

42

Faculty and Adjunct Faculty

Nearly 250

Undergraduate students

54

Graduate students

 

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Agricultural and applied economics applies economic principles to food and fiber production, natural resource management, community and regional economic development, environmental policy, and international trade.

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5 College Majors With Great Job Prospects

We are thrilled to have Applied Economics and Management as one of the top 5! Read the full U.S. News & World Report article

AAEC and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are hiring!

Check out all the opportunities available here!