Department of Agricultural Economics Graduation Survey December 2018 Graduation Survey

Gender Gender Percentage Male 64.86% Female 35.14% Total 111

Major (and option if AGEC):

Did you earn a certificate Answer % Count Yes 31.53% 35 No 68.47% 76 Total 100% 111

What certificate(s) did you earn? CITA International Trade QuantPlus Excel Certificate in Entrepreneurial Leadership Financial Planning Rural Entrepreneur of the Year Microsoft excel specialist Excel PEMC

How did you enter into the Department of Agricultural Economics? Answer % Count Freshman 17.12% 19 On-campus change of major 36.94% 41 Off-campus transfer 45.95% 51 Total 100% 111

What are your plans after graduation? Answer % Count Have you accepted a permanent employment position 32.43% 36 Have you been accepted into graduate or professional school 8.11% 9 Still Seeking Employment 34.23% 38 Military (What branch?) 1.80% 2 If you will be employed within the next 90 days,( please answer the following questions to the best of your ability) 9.91% 11 Other 13.51% 15 Total 100% 111

Position Title: Subcontract Administrator Associate Client Concierge Account Executive Credit Analyst Brand Operations Supervisor Foreman Teacher Yard Manager Project Manager Associate Planner Developmental Manager Business Development Manager Employee Dispatcher Hand Financial Advisor Financial Planner Sales and real-estate agent Sales associate Mortgage Loan Processor Loan Officer Sales rep Transportation Manager Owner Financial Representative Realtor Account Manager Client Service Associate Ranch manager Sales Administrator Sales Rep District Sales Leader Treasury Support Subcontract Administrator Associate Client Concierge Salesman/consultant

Type of job Sales 25.53% 12 Real Estate/Appraiser 6.38% 3 Public Service 0.00% Other 14.89% 7 Oil and Gas Industry Marketing Management 21.28% 10 Consultant 2.13% 1 Construction Industry Banking/Finance Analyst Ag Producer Total 100% 47

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Did you participate in a Study Abroad Program? Answer % Count Yes 20.72% 23 No 79.28% 88 Total 100% 111

Where did you go in your study abroad program? London, France Ghana Barcelona, Spain Scotland Costa Rica France Poland New Zealand/Australia Mexico

Did you participate in an internship program? Answer % Count Yes 45.95% 51 No 54.05% 60 Total 100% 111

Were you involved in any clubs in the Department of AGEC? Answer % Count Yes 36.04% 40 No 63.96% 71 Total 100% 111

Which Departmental Clubs did you participate in? Answer % Count NAMA - National Agri-Marketing Association 7.69% 4 Agriculture Society 36.54% 19 FIRE - The Society of Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 30.77% 16 PSSA - Professional Sales Student Association 15.38% 8 Aggie Reps 9.62% 5 Total 100% 52

Did you hold an officer position or leadership role in any of the above clubs? Answer % Count Yes 12.50% 5 No 87.50% 35 Total 100% 40

Were you involved in any clubs or organizations at the college or University level? Answer % Count Yes 56.76% 63 No 43.24% 48 Total 100% 111

Did you participate in any professional organizations, undergraduate research projects, or attend any professional meetings? Answer % Count Yes 29.73% 33 No 70.27% 78 Total 100% 111

Ethnicity: Are you Hispanic or Latino 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) Answer % Count Yes 10.81% 12 No 89.19% 99 Total 100% 111

Overall amazing experience, loved every minute! Please comment on your overall educational experiences at Texas A&M and the Department of Agricultural Economics Overall amazing experience, loved every minute! I loved my time here. Times were not always easy academically or personally, but with the help of the amazing faculty, my friends that kept me encouraged, and my family, I was able to persevere. I am very thankful to the AGEC department for giving me a second, and a third chance to finish this degree. I truly owe you my deepest gratitude. I enjoyed my experience at A&M these past couple of years. I feel extremely prepared for the next steps. Gig'Em and God Bless. It’s been a wild ride but I loved every minute of it! They time I had here was great even when pulling all nighters didn’t seem like it. I will hold this time at tamu as special as the day I got my acceptance to come. It was an incredible opportunity with amazing faculty! Thank you so much for all the time and effort! I have had the best experience here at Texas A&M and in the college of agriculture.

I loved this department because it is filled with compassionate and ethical people who are always willing to help. Really enjoyed skyp lunches, provided great opportunities in getting to know professors as well as getting an idea of where to go post graduation Overall I had an incredible experience. This department and the people involved, whether that’s students, professors, advisors, etc., are unmatched my the other departments Overall I think the department is great. I think the professors do a great job of really interacting with students and truly want to see them succeed. I have had the best experience here at Texas A&M and in the college of agriculture. The department is EXCELLENT! The advisers and amazing and I have learned so much and met so many great friends and professors. I would not change much about the department. The career opportunities are wonderful. I think my biggest takeaway from the department is how to be a successful young professional. I enjoyed my time and studies at A&M, the only issue I had was the end of my minor. I had a great experience and enjoyed my education in AGEC. More training in technology used in the modern workplace would be helpful. I am glad i attended this University i felt welcomed by all students and staff.