Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics
Hannah Kwan and George Davis. Photo courtesy of Melissa Vidmar.
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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Expert explains consequences of tariffs for Virginia agriculture , article Date: March 2025 - -
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Article ItemAlumni Insights: The Impact and Versatility of an AAEC Degree , article Date: 05/27/2025 -
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Defining Harm. Proposed Changes for the Endangered Species Act , article Date: 05/15/2025 - -
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Jennifer Friedel honored with Excellence in Agricultural Law Award , article Date: 12/17/2024 - -
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Alumni spotlight: Weizhe Weng , article Date: 03/05/2024 -
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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.
AAEC Fellowships and Internship available: Apply by June 16, 2025
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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!