# Agricultural Economics
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Agricultural Economics
What opportunities does a degree in Agricultural Economics afford me?
# Agricultural Economics
Purdue’s Agricultural Economics Department covers a wide array of issues from development, trade, macroeconomics policy implications, agribusiness, production and consumption all the way to environmental and resource issues. Here in Ag Econ, we pride ourselves in our top-notch research, quality teaching and committed Extension. We also house some outstanding centers: the Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP), the Center for Food and Agricultural Business (CAB), the Center for Commercial Agriculture (CCA) and many more.\
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## CONTACT US
**Agricultural Economics**\
[agecon1@purdue.edu](mailto:agecon@purdue.edu)\
403 Mitch Daniels Blvd.\
West Lafayette, IN 47907\
(765) 494-4191
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100% placement rate
Students in Purdue's Department of Agricultural Economics have a 100% placement rate after graduation.
Globally renowned program
Purdue is home to the **#3** agriculture program in the U.S. and **#6** in the world.
*QS World University Rankings, 2025*
$58,485 AVERAGE STARTING SALARY
Students in Purdue's Agricultural Economics undergraduate program have an average starting salary of $58,485.
100% placement rate
Students in Purdue's Department of Agricultural Economics have a 100% placement rate after graduation.
Globally renowned program
Purdue is home to the **#3** agriculture program in the U.S. and **#6** in the world.
*QS World University Rankings, 2025*
$58,485 AVERAGE STARTING SALARY
Students in Purdue's Agricultural Economics undergraduate program have an average starting salary of $58,485.
### WHAT CAN I STUDY IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS ?
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## Student Success is our goal
## Student Success is our goal
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