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 agriculture/veterinary preparatory programs programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for agriculture/veterinary preparatory programs list. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs Schools | 1 |
| Best Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in agriculture/veterinary preparatory programs. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,600 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,293 for all agriculture/veterinary preparatory programs bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Amherst paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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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The agriculture/veterinary preparatory programs program at UMass Amherst awarded 82 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 13% of these degrees went to men with the other 87% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% 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 agriculture/veterinary preparatory programs.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the UMass Amherst agriculture/veterinary preparatory programs 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agriculture/veterinary preparatory programs majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Production | 61 |
| Food Science Technology | 37 |
| Animal Science | 26 |
| Horticulture | 20 |
| Plant Sciences | 16 |
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