Program Summary
Agricultural Economics is a dynamic field of study that deals with the application of economics and business principles to real world problems in the production, distribution, and consumption of food and fiber. A degree in Agricultural Economics from Alcorn State University provides practical skills that allow you to analyze many aspects of the agricultural industry. You’ll graduate prepared to work in a variety of institutions applying your knowledge of economics and business to food production, rural development, and natural resources.
Career Opportunities
Graduates are recruited by a wide variety of employers in all aspects of agriculture and business. Current employers include local, regional and national agricultural processing and marketing firms; banks, insurance companies and other credit agencies; various USDA agencies, and other government agencies; colleges/universities.
Program Goals
The major goals of the Agricultural Economics Program are:
- To train student to be well-rounded citizens who are competent agriculture economist;
- To assist students in continuing their educational goals in graduate or professional school;
- To assist students in finding careers in the public and private sector.
Employment
Agriculture Economists are Employed As:
- Financial Specialists
- Business Managers
- Marketing/Sales Representatives
- Agricultural Production Specialists
- Extension Agents
- Soil Conservationists
- Loan Officers
- Policy Analysts
- Researchers/Teachers and much more
Special Opportunities
- Agricultural Economics Club
- Research Opportunities
- Summer Employment
- Internship/Cooperative Program
- Graduate and Professional School
View the Agriculture Economics Brochure (PDF)
Contact
Dr. Wandra Arrington
Associate Professor
Program Leader – Agricultural Economics
1000 ASU Drive
Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS
Telephone: (601) 877-3975
Fax: (601) 877-6523
[email protected]