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Farm Management

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences

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What is Farm Management?

In Farm Management, a concentration under Agricultural and Consumer Economics, you’ll study the principles of economics, finance, and risk management. All these topics are central to caring for a farm. You’ll develop skills to manage land, labor, and capital resources for a competitive return. You will also learn how to appraise farmland and other assets. Farm Management will give you the skills to manage a farm as an owner, tenant, employee, and more. You can apply into this concentration.

Career Options

  • Farm management
  • Real estate appraisal

Post-Graduation Success1

92% employed or continuing education

68% employed after graduation

24% attending graduate school

$57,258 average starting annual income

Sample employer destinations: Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) (4), John Deere (3), PepsiCo (3) View All

Sample grad school destinations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois Springfield, DePaul University View All

Review Criteria

First-Year Major-Specific Criteria

  • Calculus preferred (if available at high school)
  • Strong social science and business-related coursework and performance
  • Experiences related to the major

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Transfer Criteria

Transfer Handbook

Graduation & Retention2

3.8 years to degree

95% first-year retention rate

76% four-year graduation rate

83% six-year graduation rate

Annual Program Costs3

Illinois Resident

  • Tuition: $14,622
  • Fees: $5,054
  • Expenses: $18,884
  • Total: $38,560

Non-Resident

  • Tuition: $34,974
  • Fees: $5,054
  • Expenses:$19,224
  • Total: $59,252

International

  • Tuition: $35,968
  • Fees: $5,054
  • Expenses: $19,224
  • Total: $60,246
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