What’s special about this program?

Want to acquire the skills that are in high demand in today’s job market? This major provides you with a solid foundation in economic concepts and principles while applying them to environmental, agricultural, and natural resource challenges. You choose the advanced topics you want to study by choosing a concentration in either the Economics of Sustainability and Policy or Natural Resource Management. Couple that with the knowledge in applied data management, statistical and public policy analysis using real data to address real problems and you will find yourself working as a leader in the field. Opportunities to work with faculty on research projects involving land use, agricultural preservation, environmental stewardship, marketing of organic or natural products, community economic development, and agricultural trade and marketing are accessible to you as a student in the major. Our unique, state-of-the-art Center for Experimental and Applied Economics allows students to study, develop, and conduct experiments in behavioral economics.

Get Involved

Food Marketing Club

Ag Ambassadors
Agricultural College Council (AgCC)
Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity (AGR)
Alpha Zeta (AZ)
Animal Science Club
Collegiate 4-H
Collegiate FFA
Philadelphia Flower Show Club

Ducks Unlimited
The Entomology Club
Equestrian Team
Food Science Club
Horticulture Club

Sigma Alpha Sorority (SA)

Volunteers for Intercultural and Definitive Adventures (VIDA)
The Wildlife Society