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 ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UPR Mayaguez ranks in comparison to other schools with agriculture programs.
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The bachelor's program at UPR Mayaguez was ranked #54 on College Factual's Best Schools for agriculture list. It is also ranked #1 in Puerto Rico.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in general agriculture. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
Agriculture majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UPR Mayaguez go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,596 a year. This is less than $35,083, which is the national median of all agriculture majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UPR Mayaguez, agriculture students borrow a median amount of $10,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all agriculture bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $21,500.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agriculture majors at University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in agriculture from UPR Mayaguez. About 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 94% of grads 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 | 16 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 122 |
| Plant Sciences | 45 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 21 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 17 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 11 |
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