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UNL was ranked #25 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for agriculture & agriculture operations majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 421 bachelor's degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 484 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 61 students received their master’s degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from UNL. This makes it the #15 most popular school for agriculture & agriculture operations master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 41 students received their doctoral degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations in 2022, making the school the #32 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNL was $859 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $268 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,010 | $25,650 |
| Fees | $2,098 | $2,098 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,442 | $3,442 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 54% of agriculture & agriculture operations bachelor's degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a bachelor's in agriculture & agriculture operations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 293 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 104 |
| Other Races | 12 |
UNL does not offer an online option for its agriculture & agriculture operations bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNL Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 86 students graduated with a master's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from UNL. About 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a master's in agriculture & agriculture operations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agriculture & agriculture operations majors at University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
Agriculture & Agriculture Operations students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 121 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 102 |
| Plant Sciences | 95 |
| Other Agriculture | 81 |
| Food Science Technology | 48 |
| General Agriculture | 40 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 22 |
| Horticulture | 14 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 11 |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | 7 |
| Soil Sciences | 4 |
| Food Processing | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 701 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 288 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 131 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 120 |
| Physical Sciences | 118 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.