RESOURCES FOR CURRENT AGEC UndergraduateS

This page contains information for current AGEC students. For prospective student information, please click the button below. To make an appointment to speak with an academic advisor, please call the AGEC undergraduate office at 765.494.4201.

Explore, apply, and prepare for your Study Abroad Opportunity by visiting the Purdue Agriculture Study Abroad, International Programs in Agriculture (IPIA) website. 

Purdue Agriculture Study Abroad

To apply or learn more about scholarship and fellowship opportunities, visit the College of Agriculture's Office of Academic Programs scholarship webpage.

 

College of Agriculture Scholarships

Undergraduate students in the department of agricultural economics, who meet certain GPA requirements, will be invited to engage in honors research. Talk to your academic advisor or visit the AGEC honors program for more information.

AGEC Honors Program

Your pursuit of higher education begins at Purdue University. Learn more about Purdue's graduate programs by visiting the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars website.

Graduate School

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Exploring sustainability at the AFA Institute in Utah

Three AGEC students share their experiences from the Ag Future of America (AFA) Sustainability...

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Nicholas Neuman and Kourtney Otte
Shaping the future of ag policy in D.C.

Nicholas Neuman and Kourtney Otte (both AGEC with a Policy and Pre-Law Concentration) spent...

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Purdue Cooperative Housing offers unique, affordable and supportive campus living

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Spring Break in Ireland highlights agriculture and heritage

AgEcon students with diverse international experiences share insights on the “Agriculture...

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100% Placement Rate
100% Placement Rate

Students in the agricultural economics program have a 100% placement rate at graduation

Globally renowned program
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
Average Starting Salary
$58,485 Average Starting Salary

Students in the agricultural economics program have an average starting salary of $58,485

100% Placement Rate
100% Placement Rate

Students in the agricultural economics program have a 100% placement rate at graduation

Globally renowned program
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

Average Starting Salary
$58,485 Average Starting Salary

Students in the agricultural economics program have an average starting salary of $58,485