Graduate Programs

Our nationally ranked graduate programs offer several options for students wishing to pursue a Master's degree or doctorate-level program.

Graduate education in Agricultural Economics stresses the development of superior competence as an applied economic analyst. Students should have the desire to understand and solve the complex and changing economic problems facing the food and agricultural industries, and rural society and our natural resources and the desire and ability to learn methods of rigorous logical analysis.

For more information about specific options within our program, follow the links below.

On-Campus Programs:

Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics
Our Ph.D. program is focused on developing students so that we are the premier destination for employers seeking Ph.D.-trained agricultural economists in the areas of applied research, extension, and teaching.
M.S. in Agricultural Economics
Our on-campus M.S. program focuses on developing students so that they are highly sought after by private industry and government employers as well as top-tier Ph.D. programs.

For information regarding our on-campus Master's degree and Ph.D. options, please contact:

Nathan HendricksDr. Nathan Hendricks
Professor and
Director of Graduate Programs
326 Waters Hall
785.532.3740
nph@k-state.edu

Online Programs:

Master of Agribusiness
The MAB program is an online business-focused master’s degree built around the busy lives of food, animal health and agribusiness professionals.
Dual MAB/PMBA
The online MAB and Professional Master of Business Administration (PMBA) dual degree program allows students to earn both the MAB and PMBA degrees concurrently.
Animal Health Management Certificate
This 20-hour online graduate certificate provides a series of courses and experiences that will help equip animal health professionals.

For information on our online Master of Agribusiness, Dual MAB/PMBA or Animal Health Management Certificate, please contact:

Brady BrewerDr. Brady Brewer
Associate Professor and
Master of Agribusiness Director
331D Waters Hall
bebrewer@k-state.edu

Janelle PerrymanJanelle Perryman
Master of
Agribusiness
306 Waters Hall
785.532.4495
jlperryman@ksu.edu