As a fully-funded Graduate Assistant in the Masters of Agriculture and Applied Economics program, you will work with faculty to conduct and apply research on innovative projects to help provide practical insights for real decision-makers.
Our highly-motivated graduate assistants receive a full assistantship covering tuition and fees, health insurance, and a monthly stipend.
In addition to working on research, you will take coursework to complete the requirements for the MS degree. Depending on your interests and career goals, you will also have opportunities to support classroom teaching, and to attend research conferences or professional development events.
You do not need to have a BS degree in agricultural economics or economics, though basic undergraduate coursework in microeconomics, statistics and calculus is preferred. We are also committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and providing a supportive environment for all; the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics welcomes interest from students with all different educational backgrounds and life experiences.
MS graduates from our program consistently find career success across a range of industries, government agencies, and academia. Recent graduates have started successful careers with NGOs, such as the American Farmland Trust and the Nature Conservancy; and government agencies, such as NASS and the WY Legislative Services Office; or gone on to pursue doctoral degrees, including at the University of Florida, Nebraska, Washington State, and Virginia Tech.
We are working on updating our application and admission process, and are identifying funded research projects for students entering in Fall 2025. Please watch this page for updates on projects and explicit application instructions.
If you are interested in jump-starting your next phase in higher education, please contact our graduate coordinator, Ben Rashford (brashfor@uwyo.edu; 307-766-6474).
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university. Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/
