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
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.
Harnessing innovation and entrepreneurism in agricultural economics
Growing up on the U.S.-Mexico border sparked Gideon Kotkowski’s ’18 fascination with agriculture’s role in connecting people and supporting communities. The curious kid from El Paso, who won a national championship as a polo player at Texas A&M University, moved on to become a trailblazing agricultural entrepreneur after graduation. Kotkowski chose Texas A&M for two reasons: the university’s exceptional intercollegiate polo team and its agricultural business program.
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