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
Two College of Agriculture and Life Sciences students earn prestigious Brown-Rudder Award
Clayton Elbel, Department of Agricultural Economics, was recognized for his achievements as a senior student during the LAUNCH recognition ceremony hosted by Texas A&M University on May 8. Elbel was selected from among 14 senior student nominees from across the university to receive the Brown-Rudder Award.
New Texas A&M report gives insights on future beef, pork, chicken prices
A new report from the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Agricultural Economics will help consumers understand and prepare for anticipated changes in the price of key cuts of beef, pork and chicken for summer and beyond. The lead author for the report is Simon Somogyi, Ph.D., director of the Weston Agrifood Sales Program and Dr. Kerry Litzenberg Sales and Economics Endowed Chair in the Department of Agricultural Economics.
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