Agricultural Finance
College of Agriculture
Agricultural Finance offers specialized training for students interested in agricultural and agribusiness finance. With the advent of large, modern, agricultural businesses, the need for persons trained in agricultural financial management has increased. Graduates work with financial institutions and other organizations that require specialized knowledge of capital and finance of farm and agriculture-related business.
Points of Pride
- The Department of Agricultural Economics has been ranked #1 in agribusiness in the nation.
- Graduates enjoy a 97% job placement rate and a $39,400 average starting salary.
- 20% of Agricultural Economics undergraduates have participated in an international program including summer and semester programs to Sweden, Japan, Mexico, Brazil, Austria, Australia, and England.
- Seven department faculty have won Purdue's highest undergraduate teaching award, and the director of student advising has won awards at the University and state level.
Careers:
- Agriculture loan officer
- Financial planner
- Mortgage loan officer
- Lending analysis
Contact Information:
Agricultural Economics, agecon1@purdue.edu
Phone: (765) 494-4201, Fax: (765) 494-9176
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