Program Overview

The Ph.D. in Agricultural and Resource Economics at Colorado State University is a 72-credit program that equips graduates with advanced microeconomic theory and quantitative methods in either agricultural economics or environmental and natural resource economics. The program's coursework, exams, and research dissertation prepare students for careers in academia, public sector agencies, and private enterprises. Graduates are expected to master advanced microeconomic theory and quantitative methods, develop innovative research programs, effectively teach economics, and communicate economic concepts to diverse audiences.