Compare 6 Agricultural Economics. programs in Missouri. Average earnings: $50,037.
The highest-earning Agricultural Economics program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $17K earnings gap across 6 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
The University of Missouri-Columbia leads with Agricultural Economics graduates earning $59,013, while the state average sits at $50,037. Southeast Missouri State ($54,326) and Northwest Missouri State ($53,374) demonstrate that regional universities deliver competitive outcomes, often outperforming expectations based on school prestige alone.
Highest program earnings: $59,013
Strong outcomes with 77% acceptance
7.7% payment burden | Excellent
16.7% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $59,013 | 52 | $20,500 | Excellent | $32,529 | Challenging | |
| #2 | $54,326 | 47 | $21,500 | Good | $15,000 | Manageable | |
| #3 | $53,374 | 64 | $21,500 | Good | $15,803 | Manageable | |
| #4 | $46,417 | 28 | $21,000 | Manageable | $14,000 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $45,277 | 39 | $21,992 | Manageable | $15,092 | Challenging | |
| #6 | College Of The OzarksPrivate | $41,813 | 16 | — | — | — | — |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
