Undergraduate Program
WE PREPARE LEADERS.
Become a scholar in your chosen field with a foundation that prepares you to solve global challenges that deal with the economics of agriculture and natural resources.
We offer two degrees, six majors, and four minor options.
Prepares students to enter the largest industries in the world — food, fiber, and fuel.
Students need to complete this scientific coursework to apply to veterinary school.
Prepares students to manage issues related to improving economic conditions in rural areas.
Agencies and organizations that address problems of rural poverty, natural resource usage, and provisions of public services to non-urban areas require this training.
Requires a multidisciplinary background to help prepare students for careers in the fast-growing areas of international trade and development.
Students in this major learn about animal and crop production, food processing, nutrition, as well as health as an integrated system.
- Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship {2022-2023 Checklist}
- Environmental Economics {2022-2023 Checklist}
- Development and International Trade {2022-2023 Checklist}
- Agricultural and Applied Economics {2022-2023 Checklist}
The program offers the opportunity to 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

How can we help make your decision easier?
Mike Ellerbrock Ph.D, Program Director
mebrock@vt.edu
Normand Adams, Undergraduate Coordinator
nadams10@vt.edu
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Events and open houses for prospective students and parents
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