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Farm Management

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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 central to successfully caring for a farm. You’ll develop skills to manage land, labor, and capital resources for a competitive return, as well as 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 directly into this concentration.

Career Options

  • Farm management
  • Real estate appraisal

Post-Graduation Success1

92% employed or continuing education

79% employed after graduation

13% attending graduate school

$51,740 average starting annual income

Sample employer destinations: Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), ALDI, Cargill

Sample grad school destinations: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Chicago-Kent College of Law, Cornell University

Academic Profile Middle 50% 2

25 - 30 ACT Score

1190 - 1380 SAT Score

3.19 - 3.68 High School GPA

Annual Program Costs

Illinois Resident

  • Tuition: $13,666
  • Fees: $3,968
  • Expenses3: $15,008
  • Total: $32,642

Non-Resident

  • Tuition: $30,236
  • Fees: $3,968
  • Expenses3: $15,348
  • Total: $49,552

International

  • Tuition: $31,110
  • Fees: $3,968
  • Expenses3: $15,348
  • Total: $50,426

Additional Resources

College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences Program Webpage Degree Requirements

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1 Outcome data comes from the major that houses this particular concentration. Post-graduate data was collected through the Illini Success initiative, which primarily relies on self-reported survey data sources. Statistics are aggregated from the past three academic years, including the 2014-2015, 2015-2016, and 2016-2017 graduating classes. Please note that total compensation may be greater than annual salary as other forms of compensation (e.g., signing bonus, commission, benefits) are not included. For more information on Illini Success data and methods, please visit the Illini Success website.

2 Academic profile data comes from the major that houses this particular concentration. Data is from the middle 50% of students from the past two years, meaning that 25% of students were below this range and 25% were above.

3 Expenses are estimated and include books, supplies, housing, and other living expenses. The exact amount you’ll pay depends on where you decide to live, the meal plan you choose, and your overall lifestyle. Learn more about costs.

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