Department of Agricultural Economics December 2016 Graduation Survey

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Major (and option if AGEC): Answer Count AGBU 31. 82% 28 AGEC - FMS 14. 77% 13 AGEC - FRE 38. 64% 34 AGEC - PEA 7. 95% 7 AGEC - RUE 6. 82% 6 Total 100% 88

Did you earn a certificate (s)? Answer % Count Yes 13. 64% 12 No 86. 36% 76 Total 100% 88

What certificate(s) did you earn? Economic policy CITA

How did you enter into the Department of Agricultural Economics?

What are your plans after graduation? Answer % Count Have you accepted a permanent employment position 25. 00% 22 Have you been 7. 95% accepted into graduate or professional school 7 Still Seeking Employment 52. 27% 46 Military (What branch? ) 2. 27% 2 If you will be employed within the next 90 days, ( please answer the following questions to the best of your ability) 5. 68% 5

Position Title: Financial Advisor Project Manager Account Manager Sales Development Co-Owner Area Manager Administrative Assistant Commercial Banking Realtor Federal Bank Examiner Business Development Rep Executive Team Leader Recruiter Sales Associate Business Development Consultant Associate Relationship Manager

Type of job: Answer % Count Ag Producer 7. 69% 2 Analyst 0. 00% 0 Banking/Finance 34. 62% 9 Construction Industry 11. 54% 3 Consultant 0. 00% 0 Management 7. 69% 2 Marketing 0. 00% 0 Public Service 0. 00% 0 Real Estate/Appraiser 7. 69% 2 Sales 30. 77% 8 Oil and Gas Industry 0. 00% 0 Other 0. 00% 0 Total 100% 26

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Did you participate in a Study Abroad Program?

Where did you go in your study abroad program? Europe Costa Rica Paris Mongolia Australia Ghana France Germany

Did you participate in an internship program?

Were you involved in any clubs in the Department of AGEC?

Which Departmental Clubs did you participate in?

Did you hold an officer position or leadership role in any of the above clubs? Answer % Count Yes 10. 00% 4 No 90. 00% 36 Total 100% 40

Were you involved in any clubs or organizations at the college or University level?

Did you participate in any professional organizations, undergraduate research projects, or attend any professional meetings?

Ethnicity Are you Hispanic or Latino? (a person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of ethnicity)

Select the ethnic category or categories with which you most closely identify

Please comment on your overall educational experiences at Texas A&M and the Department of Agricultural Economics It was the best experience I could have imagined I had an amazing experience at Texas A&M and the department of AGEC. I learned an immense amount that will continue to help me in whatever I choose to do in life. I've had a great overall educational experience at Texas A&M University in the department of agriculture Economics! All the professors I have had are wonderful! The environment is great and outgoing! I used the Agec Computer lab more than I ever thought I would! I loved it that this was accessible and was open for printing and studying! My overall educational experience at Texas A&M has been phenomenal. Same goes for Dept of AGEC. After some confusion in my earlier years, I landed in the Ag dept and it could not have been a better fit for me and what I aspire to do post graduation. I have an immense pride for the University and will for life. I believe my education is superb and comparably better than any similar degree from a different, less renowned school. The tradition and spirit of the university is what is most important to be preserved. The AGEC dept should retain their high standards as to not water down the program in years to come. This school has taught me a lot and has prepared me for what the future holds. My experience overall with the Department of Agricultural Economic as been very pleasant! I have been able to grow as an individual and learn things about myself I never knew. Along the way, as a student, you know that you can go to anyone and ask for some help and someone will help. All the teachers are very knowledgeable and always looking for a way to help us understand any topic a little easier. I felt my analytical skills were strongly developed through the program and enjoyed the professor's and what they had to teach to us students I thought I received a high quality education from the AGEC department and even encourage others to come to the department.