# Degrees and Programs

**Source**: https://agecon.tamu.edu/degrees-and-programs/
**Parent**: https://agecon.tamu.edu/

The Texas A&M University Department of Agricultural Economics is renowned for training high-caliber students in high demand degrees and programs. Our students go on to pursue careers in industry, government, private sector and law. We offer small class sizes and provide undergraduate and graduate students with superior problem-solving and critical thinking skills applied to environmental, public policy, marketing and sales, entrepreneurship, finance, real estate and agribusiness issues.

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## Undergraduate Degrees

- [B.S. Agribusiness](https://agecon.tamu.edu/b-s-agribusiness/)
- [B.S. Agricultural Economics](https://agecon.tamu.edu/b-s-financial-planning/)
- [B.S. Financial Planning](https://agecon.tamu.edu/b-s-financial-planning/)

## Master’s Degrees

- [Master of Agribusiness](https://agecon.tamu.edu/master-of-agribusiness/)
- M.S. Agricultural Economics
  - [Non Thesis Option](https://agecon.tamu.edu/m-s-non-thesis-option/)
  - [Thesis Option](https://agecon.tamu.edu/ms-agricultural-economics-thesis/)

## Doctoral Degrees

- [Ph.D. Agricultural Economics](https://agecon.tamu.edu/ph-d-agricultural-economics/)

## Specialized program options

Our department offers specialized, tailored programs to provide students with more opportunities to excel academically and grow professionally.

### AgriFood Sales and Agribusiness Entrepreneurship programs

Our department is home to renowned programs like the **Weston AgriFood Sales Program**and the **Dianne and M. Edward Rister **’**74 Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program**, where students participate in hands-on learning and skill-based training in industry best practices and connect with leading experts to start building their professional network.

[Weston AgriFood Sales Program](https://agecon.tamu.edu/weston-agrifood-sales-program/)

[Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program](https://agecon.tamu.edu/agribusiness-entrepreneurship/)

### Financial Planning Program

The department is also now home to the **Financial Planning Program**. The Financial Planning Minor is available to all undergraduate students currently enrolled at Texas A&M University in a degree-seeking program. This program prepares students for leadership roles in the financial planning profession.

[Financial Planning Program](https://financialplanning.tamu.edu/undergraduate/)

### Honors Program

We offer an enhanced learning experience to qualified, academically talented and motivated students. In addition to developing at the professional level, participants have the opportunity to enrich their education through challenging curriculum and an inquiry-based learning process.

[Undergraduate Honors Program](https://agecon.tamu.edu/undergraduate-honors-program/)

## Minors and certificates

Our minors and certificates complement your degree to provide you with an additional competitive advantage as you search for job and career opportunities after graduation.

- Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Minor
- Agricultural Economics Minor
- AgriFood Sales Minor
- Undergraduate Certificate in International Trade and Agriculture

[Explore minor and certificate options](https://agecon.tamu.edu/minors-and-certificates/)

## Student life at Texas A&M

Join future business professionals and entrepreneurs who think outside the box with the support of a dedicated, close-knit faculty and staff backing them every step of the way.

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## Have questions?

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