Factors Affecting Minority Undergraduate Students' Enrollment In Agricultural Economics/Agribusiness
Date of Award
2012
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Agricultural Economics
First Advisor
Jefferson-Moore, Kenrett Dr.
Abstract
This study examines the factors that affect minority undergraduates' enrollment in agricultural economics/agribusiness at Land-grant institutions using a 2007 cross sectional demand model. Data for students enrolled in agribusiness, ethnicity, and sex were collected through Food and Agricultural Information Education Systems (FAIES). In-state tuition and financial aid were obtained via the Integrated Post Education Data System (IPEDS). The sample size is comprised of 53 land-grant institutions that offer undergraduate degree in agricultural economics/agribusiness. . Additionally, multiple regression models were used to identify factors that influence enrollment of minority. Results indicate that there are more males enrolled in agricultural economics/agribusiness than females. Further, Caucasians enrollment is more than any other ethnicities at land-grant institutions as we anticipated. Finally findings show that financial aid/scholarship can increase enrollment in agricultural economics/agribusiness.
Recommended Citation
Labo, Sawde Salifou, "Factors Affecting Minority Undergraduate Students' Enrollment In Agricultural Economics/Agribusiness" (2012). Theses. 84.
https://digital.library.ncat.edu/theses/84
