The MS program has 100% placement upon graduation. Our alumni are employed in large corporations, federal and state governments, hometown businesses, or enrolled in professional schools. The MS program is a great value added for undergraduate students and working professionals looking for advanced applied economics training. Below are some example recent placements.
- Agricultural Loan Officer, Shelby County State Bank, Iowa
- Staff Economist, National Pork Producer Council
- Market Research Analyst, CF Industries
- Fiscal Legislative Analyst, Iowa Legislature
- Ag Economics Specialist, Sustainable Env. Consultants (SEC) (Des Moines, Iowa)
- Labor Market Research Economist, Iowa Workforce Development
- Commodity Market and Risk Analyst, Wendy's QSCC
- Field Economist, US Bureau, Labor Statistics
- Transportation and Logistics Business Analyst, Cargill
- Investment Analyst, Summit Agricultural Group
- Loan Officer, Home Trust & Savings Bank in Osage, Iowa; also Farmer
- Technical Solutions Engineer, Epic Systems in Verona, WI
- Farm Loan Officer, Farm Services Agency, USDA
- Law School, University of Iowa