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
Three new faculty added to address agricultural, agribusiness challenges in Rio Grande Valley
Three new faculty members who will address agriculture and agribusiness challenges in South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley have joined the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Science Department of Agricultural Economics. Rudy Nayga, Ph.D., head of the department said the varied experience in applied economics, teaching, research and extension of these new faculty will benefit producers and support the region’s agricultural industry in the long term.
National honor bestowed on Department of Agricultural Economics professor
Oral Capps, Ph.D., an Executive Professor, Regents Professor and holder of the Southwest Dairy Marketing Endowed Chair in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University, has been recognized as a Fellow of the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, AAEA. AAEA serves the professional interests of academics and those in government agencies working in agricultural and applied economics.
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