Overview

The Agricultural Economics M.Sc. at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln provides students with a rigorous foundation in economic principles and econometric analysis. This programme is specifically designed to address complex issues within the production, marketing, and distribution of global food systems. Students engage with advanced theoretical frameworks to manage natural and human resource systems effectively.

Why Agricultural Economics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln?

This STEM-certified programme stands out for its interdisciplinary approach, offering extensive cooperation with the Departments of Economics and Statistics as well as the College of Business. Students benefit from a curriculum that integrates production economics with international agricultural trade and industrial organisation. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln provides a robust research environment, particularly for those choosing the thesis-based track aimed at academic or high-level research careers.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 22198 per year
National fee: USD 22198 per year
Local fee: USD 8950 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured into two primary pathways. Option A is research-focused and requires a formal thesis, while Option B is practice-based for professional advancement. Modules may include:

Agricultural Industrial Organisation
Agricultural Development
International Agricultural Trade
Natural Resource Economics
Agribusiness
Production Economics
Econometrics

Careers with Agricultural Economics

Graduates from this programme are prepared for diverse professional roles across the private and public sectors. The broad educational base supports career paths in business management, loan analysis, and consultancy within the global food industry. Many alumni secure positions in university research, government agencies, and non-governmental organisations. The analytical skills gained also provide a strong foundation for roles in agricultural production management and college-level education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Farm Management and Linear Programming

Agricultural Law

Organization and Performance of Agricultural Markets

Agricultural Price Analysis

Analytical Methods in Economics and Business

Behavioral and Experimental Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

30-36

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lincoln, United States

Disciplines

Economics Agribusiness View 393 other Masters in Economics in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for Admission with $50 non-refundable application fee.

Transcripts (unofficial): Uploaded as part of application form.

Entrance exam(s): GREis not required but strongly recommended for students seeking an assistantship.

Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Personal Statement: This statement should describe your goals and your reasons for pursuing this degree in three pages or less.

Writing Sample (optional)

Coursework Form: Prerequisite Worksheet for Ag Econ (MS).

Faculty (optional): Identify up to three faculty members that you are interested in working with. This information will help match admitted students with advisors and funding opportunities.

Three letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22198 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22198 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

8950 USD / year

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Living costs

Lincoln

United States

926 - 1371 USD / month

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