Undergraduate Program: We prepare leaders
Students receive a world-renowned education and graduate as leaders prepared to serve their communities by addressing the world's most challenging problems.
MEET YOUR SUPPORT TEAM
Olga Isengildina Massa, John B. and Kristi L. Rowsell Professor | Undergraduate Director
Normand Adams, Undergraduate Academic and Student Support Advisor | Adjunct Instructor
OUR DEGREES
With a curriculum that supports industry careers and professional pathways, students gain skills to succeed in one of the world's most vital sectors of food, fiber, and fuel.
Read how an AAEC degree offered versatility and impact for Joe Guthrie ’89, Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services more >>
This degree equips students with the analytical and practical skills needed to address economic challenges across rural development, international trade, natural resource management, and food systems—preparing them for impactful careers in both domestic and international settings.
Why did Annah Latane ’11 choose her degree? Hear her story.
MINOR OPTIONS
- Agricultural & Applied Economics
- Agribusiness & Entrepreneurship
- Commodity Market Analytics
- Development & International Trade
- Environmental Economics
4+1 PROGRAM
Earn both a bachelor's and a master's in five years, instead of the usual six. The last year can be 100% online. Learn more >>
Learn by Doing: Real-World experiences that set us apart
Exploring the future of agriculture using AI-enhanced research
AAEC is integrating undergraduate research and AI to address challenges in agricultural and applied economics. Read story >>
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