by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UPRM. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UPRM highly for agriculture, coming in at #358 out of 434 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools | 358 of 434 |
| Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools | 2 of 5 |
| Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools | 1 of 1 |
The following degree levels are available for agriculture at UPRM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 189 |
| Master’s | 31 |
This agriculture area of study at UPRM covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Sciences | 103 |
| Plant Sciences | 48 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 21 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 16 |
| Agriculture, General | 12 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 8 |
| Food Science and Technology | 6 |
| Soil Sciences | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez handed out 189 bachelor’s degrees in agriculture.
UPRM is among the very best schools in the country for agriculture at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Agriculture majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UPRM report a median salary of $33,175 a year. This is lower than $50,937, the median for all majors at UPRM.
To complete a bachelor’s at UPRM, agriculture students borrow a median amount of $9,019 in student loans. This is above $8,661, the typical median for all majors at UPRM.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,640 | $5,024 |
| Fees | $250 | $250 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 42% of agriculture bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of agriculture bachelor’s degree graduates at UPRM are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 93% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez with a bachelor’s in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 176 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 12 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UPRM. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Agriculture | 31 |
