by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how UMass Amherst stacks up against peers offering agriculture.
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UMass Amherst is in the top 10% of the country for agriculture. More specifically it was ranked #29 out of 521 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 210 bachelor’s degrees in agriculture.
Agriculture majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst earn a median of $57,432 a year. This is below $73,687, the median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
To complete a bachelor’s at UMass Amherst, agriculture students borrow a median amount of $23,273 in student loans. This is below $25,177, the typical median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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Among recent graduates, 86% of agriculture associate’s degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The largest share of agriculture associate’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. About 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a associate’s in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 28% of agriculture bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of agriculture bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst were White. Roughly 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a bachelor’s in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 153 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 23 |
For the most recent academic year available, 42% of agriculture master’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of agriculture master’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a master’s in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of agriculture doctoral degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of agriculture doctoral degree graduates at UMass Amherst were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a doctoral in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agriculture majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
This agriculture program at UMass Amherst offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | 78 |
| Agricultural Production | 69 |
| Food Science Technology | 41 |
| Animal Science | 33 |
| Plant Sciences | 30 |
| Horticulture | 17 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 17 |