About Agricultural Economics ‣ Masters in Purdue University
The Department of Agricultural Economics is a very diverse department with faculty and graduate students working on topics ranging from cropping and livestock production systems to agribusiness supply chain issues, as well as environmental, health, various aspects of international development, trade, and various other areas of applied economics. The agricultural economics curriculum is in the tradition of the Land Grant College philosophy: knowledge for the improvement of the human condition. Sound judgment, rigorous analysis and ability to define and solve problems are the goals of the professional agricultural economist.
Our Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Science programs provide excellent preparation for positions in higher education, public service and private industry. The PhD track focuses on theory application and analytical methods to solve problems in a chosen area of specialization - Agribusiness Management and Marketing; International Trade and International Development; Applied Economics Quantitative Methods; and Resources, Environment and Sustainable Production. We offer two primary tracks for an MS in Agricultural Economics: the traditional track which is research-oriented, leading to the completion of a thesis and the professional MS in international business, a non-thesis degree. In partnership with the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, the department also offers the dual-degree MS-MBA in Food and Agribusiness Management.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree
English language requirements
- IELTS : 6.5
- TOEFL IBT: 80
Purdue University Highlights
| Year of Establishment |
1869 |
| Location |
West Lafayette, Indiana, USA |
| Type of University |
Public |
| G.P.A required |
3.5-3.9 |
| Number of Undergraduate Programs |
200 |
| Number of Graduate Programs |
29 |
| Number of Doctorate Program |
7 |
| Number of Students |
40,000+ |
| Number of International Students |
9,000+ |
| Campus Housing |
Available |
| Number of Campuses |
6 |
| Average Annual Tuition and Fees (International) |
30,794 |
| Financial Aid |
Scholarships, Work study |
Purdue University Cost of Attendance
Before applying for admission, you should have a rough idea of how much you'll have to spend. The cost of living in the United States for an academic year at a university is as follows.
Tuition Fee
The tuition charge for the institute's various programmes varies depending on their degree and duration. However, the following is an estimate of the fee and room allocation for students:-
| Expenses |
Amount (USD) |
| Tuition fees |
30,794 |
| Room/Board |
10,030 |
| Subtotal |
40,824 |
Other Expenses
Other expenses apart from tuition fee to be considered while applying for admission
| Books/Supplies |
1,000 |
| Transportation |
2,260 |
| Miscellaneous |
1,150 |
| Subtotal |
4,770 |
| Estimated total |
45,594 |
