We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UD. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level available for agriculture at UD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 138 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Delaware conferred 138 bachelor’s degrees in agriculture.
UD is among the very best schools in the country for agriculture at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UD, agriculture students borrow a median amount of $23,923 in student loans. This is below $24,842, the typical median for all majors at UD.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,980 | $39,190 |
| Fees | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 25% of agriculture bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of agriculture bachelor’s degree graduates at UD were White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor’s in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 104 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UD conferred 68 bachelor’s completions in pre-veterinary studies in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (78%).
UD conferred 27 bachelor’s degrees in animal sciences, general recently — 85% to women and 15% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
UD awarded 12 bachelor’s completions in agriculture, general recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (83%).
UD conferred 10 bachelor’s completions in agricultural business and management, general recently — 30% to women and 70% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (70%).
UD conferred 10 bachelor’s degrees in plant sciences, general recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
UD granted 7 bachelor’s completions in food science in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (86%).
UD conferred 4 bachelor’s degrees in applied horticulture/horticultural business services, other in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Graduate study is also available at UD. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 12 |
| Doctoral | 9 |