by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UD ranks in comparison to other schools with agriculture programs.
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The bachelor's program at UD was ranked #14 on College Factual's Best Schools for agriculture list. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Agriculture Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best General Agriculture Schools | 14 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in general agriculture. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of agriculture students who receive their bachelor's degree at UD is $39,696. This is higher than $39,292, which is the national median for all agriculture bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UD, agriculture students borrow a median amount of $50,097 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $17,955 for all agriculture majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UD paid an average of $1,570 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $585 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,040 | $37,680 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,838 | $14,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 agriculture majors earned their bachelor's degree from UD. Of these graduates, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor's in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UD agriculture bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UD Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agriculture majors at University of Delaware.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | 62 |
| Animal Science | 33 |
| Plant Sciences | 27 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 13 |
| Food Science Technology | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.