Agricultural policy making
Graduate Programs
The Department of Applied Economics and Statistics offers graduate master’s programs focused on the study of quantitative economics, international agricultural trade, economic development and resource economics, marketing and policy.
Graduate degree programs include:
1. M.S. in Agricultural and Resource Economics
3. M.S. in Applied Statistics (online)
4. Ph.D. in Statistics Data Science
Additionally, the department participates in the interdisciplary M.S. in Data Science program. Degree requirements include coursework from three departments (and colleges): the Department of Mathematical Sciences (Arts and Science), the Department of Applied Economics and Statistics (Agriculture and Natural Resources) and the Department of Computer and Information Sciences (Engineering).
UD ranks in the Top 100 Graduate Programs in Statistics.
Research News
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Shared success
May 07, 2026 | Written by Molly SchaferSix University of Delaware students continue a nearly 40-year UD tradition of competing in the Student Marketing Competition at the National Agri-Marketing Association annual Agri-Marketing Conference. While her food and agribusiness marketing students represented UD, Prof. Kelly Davidson received a national advising award. -
Understanding sustainable development
April 24, 2026 | Written by Katie Peikes | Photos courtesy of Kent Messer, Helena Owen, Kristian Tolbert and Ava FerryEleven University of Delaware students got a crash course in sustainable development up close and personal to Patagonia’s snow-capped mountains, volcanoes, glaciers, and dazzling blue lakes. Kent Messer, S. Hallock du Pont Professor of Applied Economics, led the group and taught students all about the region’s numerous sustainability challenges, including poverty and natural resource management. They visited contested forest landscapes, including areas claimed by Indigenous communities. -
Roadmap for farmers
April 23, 2026 | Article and photos by Michele WalfredEver-changing global events create uncertainty for American farmers, particularly for small-grain farmers who depend on global markets. The UD College of Agriculture and Natural Resources helps farmers navigate a tricky roadmap in order to make informed decisions as the planting season begins. The tag team of UD experts, Nate Bruce, with experience in production economics, and Kofi Britwum, with expertise in behavioral economics, resonates powerfully with farmers.
