The Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics (ACE) has a commitment to graduate education. The Department is staffed by excellent faculty. These faculty are engaged in teaching and research programs that span domestically and internationally. We have an excellent selection of courses in a wide variety of subjects. To learn more please follow the links below.

Prospective Graduate Student Information Includes:

Your Graduate Experience
The Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics (ACE) has roots that reach back over 75 years at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and has earned a world-wide reputation for its academic excellence ...more

Master of Science
The M.S. program typically requires one and one-half to two years of course work and research ...more

Doctor of Philosophy
Study and research for the Ph.D. typically requires three to four years beyond the M.S. degree ...more

Financial Assistance (for applicants)
Applicants with outstanding academic credentials and appropriate experience are considered for financial assistance to support their graduate studies ...more

Application Requirements
Applicants are considered for admission to the Master of Science program if ... Applicants for the Doctor of Philosophy program also must have ...more

Application Deadlines
Students may apply to begin studies in August, January, or June ...more

Application Procedures
Applicants should apply via the Internet ...more

Graduate Program Information
Information for current graduate students such as specific degree requirements, policies and guidelines ...more