Overview

The STEM-certified Agricultural Economics program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln provides a foundation for professional problem solving through courses in production economics, agricultural industrial organization, international agricultural trade, agricultural development, natural resource economics, and agribusiness.

Cooperation with the Departments of Economics and Statistics and the College of Business provides excellent opportunities for supplementing and complementing the courses offered through the Department of Agricultural Economics.

Careers

The broad base of the educational program supports diverse career opportunities in areas such as private, university and government research, business management, loan analysis, consulting, agricultural production, and college-level education.

Graduates are employed by businesses, governments, non-governmental organizations, and academic institutions around the globe.

Programme Structure

Research is concentrated in these areas:

Agriculture Firm Profitability and Sustainability
Behavioral and Experimental Economics
Industrial Organization of the Agri-Food System
International Trade and Development
Natural Resources
Rural Innovation and Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Agribusiness View 18 other PhDs in Agribusiness in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A master's degree with a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Students without a master’s degree will also be considered but they must have completed core requirements for the master's degree in agricultural economics.
The GRE is not required but is recommended for students seeking an assistantship.
If your native language is not English, verification of English proficiency is required.
A one-page to three-page statement of purpose. It should explain why you want to pursue a graduate degree and describe your interests.
Three letters of recommendation. We recommend at least two of these letters are from faculty members who can describe your academic abilities.
Resume or curriculum vitae

Tuition Fee

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International

11992 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1066 USD per credit during 96 months.
National

11992 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1066 USD per credit during 96 months.
In-State

4106 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 365 USD per credit during 96 months.

Living costs for Lincoln

926 - 1371 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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