by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UMass Amherst. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UMass Amherst highly for agriculture, coming in at #18 out of 434 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are offered in agriculture at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 210 |
| Associate’s | 22 |
| Certificate | 13 |
| Master’s | 19 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
This agriculture area of study at UMass Amherst includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst handed out 210 bachelor’s degrees in agriculture.
UMass Amherst is among the very best schools in the country for agriculture at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
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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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 IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 22 associate’s degrees in agriculture.
UMass Amherst is among the very best schools in the country for agriculture at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region | 1 |
| Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Associate Degree Schools | 1 |
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 IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst awarded 13 certificate degrees in agriculture.
UMass Amherst is not yet ranked for agriculture at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 38% of agriculture certificate degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of agriculture certificate degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. About 85% 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 certificate in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UMass Amherst. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Agriculture | 19 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Agriculture | 21 |
