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. Also, learn how UMCP ranks among other schools offering degrees in ae.
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UMCP is in the top 10% of the country for ae. More specifically it was ranked #3 out of 25 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Agricultural Engineering Schools | 3 |
| Best Agricultural Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 95 bachelor's degrees in agricultural engineering. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 125 degrees were handed out.
AE majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMCP go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,848 a year. This is higher than $65,020, which is the national median for all ae bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMCP was $1,613 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $412 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 95 students earned a bachelor's degree in ae from UMCP. About 59% of these graduates were women and the other 41% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in ae.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UMCP does not offer an online option for its ae bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMCP Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ae majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 425 |
| General Engineering | 201 |
| Electrical Engineering | 201 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 165 |
| Civil Engineering | 156 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.