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
Rudy Nayga elected Fellow in national science association
The American Association for the Advancement of Science, AAAS, has named Rudy Nayga, Ph.D., professor and head of the Department of Agricultural Economics at the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, as an AAAS Fellow. Each year, the AAAS Council selects fellows based on their scientifically or socially distinguished contributions to science and its applications. The lifetime honor recognizes significant achievements in research, innovation and academic leadership.
David Anderson receives national lifetime achievement award
For more than three decades, David Anderson, Ph.D., has been at the forefront of agricultural economics. He has helped shape agricultural policies through his research, provided insightful market outlooks and educated the next generation of agricultural economists. Anderson’s extensive contributions were recognized with the Southern Agricultural Economics Association, SAEA, Lifetime Achievement Award at the organization’s recent annual meeting.
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