Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics
WHAT IS AGRICULTURAL AND APPLIED ECONOMICS?
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.
By the Numbers
Nearly 2,500
Alumni
Top 10%
Ranked worldwide
3
Centers
30
Faculty
Over 230
Undergraduate students
Nearly 60
Graduate students
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Congrats to Ph.D. candidate Leonard-Allen Quaye!
He recently participated in a panel discussion on 'Practical Tips for Navigating Graduate Schools at the April 2025, Agricultural & Applied Economics Association’s event. The panel discussion featured fellows from the Mentoring and Outreach Leadership Development (M.O.L.D.) Program.
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!