Agricultural Economics
Current Students
The Department of Agricultural Economics takes great pride in the quality students that graduate from our program. We endeavor during your time on-campus and beyond to develop personal relationships and customize your educational goals with your career goals.

Getting an education is a major goal, but it’s one which usually leads to the real goal — landing that all-important first job that launches your career. To help make that leap, our students turn to the personalized, comprehensive services offered by the Department of Agricultural Economics and Career and Employment Services.

HOW OUR GRADS MEASURE UP
The efforts of the Department of Agricultural Economics contribute to our strong graduate employment rate. On average, calendar year 2009 graduates available for employment were earning an average salary of $43,000 within six months of graduation or continuing to work on a graduate degree.
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Four Plus One Program

The Four Plus One program provides an opportunity for outstanding students in agricultural economics or agribusiness to complete both a B.S. and M.S. in five years.

Students selected for the program take three courses for graduate credit during their senior year at K-State. M.S. requirements are completed by taking five additional courses in year five, along with six hours of thesis credit.

Students enrolled in the program are appointed as part time research or teaching assistants during their senior year. These assistantships will involve approximately six hours per week working with a faculty member, and pay a stipend of $1500 per semester. Following completion of their B.S. degree, participants will receive a 1/2 time graduate research assistantship stipend for the final year of the program. Stipends vary depending on qualifications and the availability of funding.

For more information contact your advisor and download our Four Plus One brochure