Department of
Agricultural Economics
7 Degree Programs
Our degree programs provide our students with a world-class education they can apply to careers in sales, agribusiness issues, public policy, finance, entrepreneurship, marketing, environmental policy, management, real estate and academia.
5 Centers & Research Labs
Our centers and labs are leading the discovery of knowledge relating to food, agriculture, economics and policy. Our renowned team of scientists are called upon to share their expertise with consumers and stakeholders to inform decisions and policy in the agriculture industry.
1,300+ Enrolled Students
Our students are training to be the next generation of business leaders and economics professionals.
Recognizing 100 Years of Excellence
In College Factual’s most recent rankings for the best schools for agricultural business majors, Texas A&M University ranked No. 2 in the nation and No. 1 in Texas.
Universities.com, which also provides ratings for institutions of higher learning, also ranked Texas A&M second in its listing of Best Agricultural Economics colleges in the U.S. for 2023.
“We offer a number of options to study within the department, and in each, our priority is to provide individualized support through a highly dedicated teaching faculty supported by competent and caring staff and student advisers,
Dr. Rudy Nayga, Department Head
This way, the students get the most from their learning experience – both inside and outside the classroom.”
Growing business leaders of character
“I appreciate how the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is a place where students can grow to their fullest potential. Our department provides opportunities and experiences that challenge and grow students into leaders of character.”
Clayton Elbel ’23, Agricultural Economics Major
Spring Branch, Texas
Agricultural Economics News
Master Marketer program introduces revised programming model
To further enhance producer profitability through improved marketing and management skills, the Master Marketing Program of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has developed a revised model for its programming in 2025. Master Marketer provides high-quality educational programming and support activities designed to help producers evaluate the marketing tools, pricing and risk management strategies they might employ to best benefit their operations.
Department of Agricultural Economics addresses growing student population with new faculty
The Department of Agricultural Economics now has the largest number of students in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, with about 1,550 majors in its undergraduate program and about 150 in its master’s and doctoral programs. To help serve the growing department and its students, additional faculty members have been added. Among the newest additions to the department are Joseph Johnson, Doyoung Park, Ph.D., and Natalie Graff, Ph.D.
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