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Pursuing an advanced Master of Science degree in agricultural economics equips students for professional roles such as:
Commodity market analyst/trader
Business management consultant
Banking loan officer or financial analyst
Public sector planning specialist
Economic researcher or policy coordinator across municipal, state, and federal agencies
The M.S. program offers three completion options:
30 credits, with 6 thesis credits
32 credits, including 2 credits for a research report
33 coursework credits plus a creative project. Assistantship recipients must complete a thesis.
Graduate assistants primarily differentiate their studies through research projects and elective choices. Non-thesis students gain broader specialization opportunities through additional elective coursework.