by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UNL ranks in comparison to other schools with agriculture programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNL was ranked #15 on College Factual's Best Schools for agriculture list. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in general agriculture. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in agriculture from UNL. This makes it the #5 most popular school for agriculture master’s degree candidates in the country.
Agriculture majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNL go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,669 a year. This is higher than $39,292, which is the national median for all agriculture bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNL paid an average of $859 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 agriculture majors earned their bachelor's degree from UNL. Of these graduates, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% 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 bachelor's in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UNL does not offer an online option for its agriculture 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.
Graduates of the master's agriculture program at UNL make a median salary of $50,894. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $53,219.
Of the 26 students who graduated with a Master’s in agriculture from UNL in 2022, 35% were men and 65% 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, 81% 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agriculture majors at University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 121 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 102 |
| Plant Sciences | 95 |
| Other Agriculture | 81 |
| Food Science Technology | 48 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.