Washington State University offers a fully funded PhD in Agricultural Economics. The PhD in Agricultural Economics is designed to provide the student with an excellent foundation in the theory and methods of economic analysis as well as experience in the applied analysis of agricultural, agribusiness, and/or resource economics problems. Around 80% of admitted students receive graduate assistantships from the School. Ph.D. students with a 9-month assistantship plus one month of summer pay receive a total stipend estimated at $19,490 per year. Health insurance and most tuition costs are provided to you in addition to the stipend.