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 UMass Amherst ranks in comparison to other schools with agricultural production programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #9 on College Factual's Best Schools for agricultural production list. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Agricultural Production Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Agricultural Production Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in agricultural production. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of agricultural production students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst is $25,439. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,189 for all agricultural production students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMass Amherst paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $691 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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Of the 43 agricultural production students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMass Amherst, about 40% were men and 60% 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 Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in agricultural production.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UMass Amherst agricultural production bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Associate’s in agricultural production from UMass Amherst in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in 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 agricultural production.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agricultural production majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | 82 |
| Food Science Technology | 37 |
| Animal Science | 26 |
| Horticulture | 20 |
| Plant Sciences | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.