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.
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 Texas A&M AgriLife professors honored for outstanding contributions to science
Bruce McCarl, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, AAAS, for exceptional contributions to his respective field of research. Each year, the AAAS Council elects members whose “efforts on behalf of the advancement of science, or its applications, are scientifically or socially distinguished” to be named Fellows.
Economists unique expertise to benefit important target audiences in Texas
Scott Halliwell, a certified financial planner with more than 30 years of diverse financial services experience, and Xingguo “Hans” Wang, Ph.D., an assistant research professor, have joined the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Agricultural Economics, further enhancing the department’s academic breadth and increasing its ability to serve important target groups statewide.
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