BS Agricultural Economics at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The Agricultural Economics bachelor’s degree at the University of Kentucky blends economic theory, business strategy, and agricultural insight to prepare students for solving real-world challenges across the global food and resource systems. From market analysis and policy evaluation to sustainable resource management and international trade, students gain the skills to make informed, data-driven decisions that impact both local communities and global industries.

Faculty: Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment | Duration: 120 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

The Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics program combines economic theory with real-world applications in agriculture, natural resources, and rural development. Students learn to analyze markets, evaluate policy, and make data-driven decisions that impact food systems, agribusiness, and global trade. With training in both economics and agricultural sciences, graduates are prepared for careers in agribusiness management, policy analysis, finance, or graduate study in economics, business, or law.

Career pathways

The Agricultural Economics degree will prepare you for careers in food and agribusiness management, market analysis, and policy development across industry, academia, government, and nonprofit, such as: • Agribusiness manager

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Application information

Entry requirements

University/college-level requirements (not programme-specific): official high school transcript with pre-college curriculum; ACT or SAT optional (test-optional admission). Applies to admission to Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year entry term: Fall 2027 (applications open August 1). Transfer entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer.

UK is test-optional for admission and scholarships through the 2028-29 academic year; most freshman applicants may apply without an ACT or SAT score.

First-year applicants for Fall 2027: Early Action deadline December 1 (recommended for Lewis Honors College and competitive and academic scholarships); Regular Decision deadline February 15. Application fee is $50 for domestic and $60 for international applicants. Apply with the UK application or the Common App.

Transfer applicants: application deadlines are August 1 for Fall (scholarship deadline June 15), November 15 for Spring and April 15 for Summer. The application fee is $50, waived for applications fully submitted on listed Transfer Tuesday dates.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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