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UMass Amherst was ranked #19 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for agriculture & agriculture operations majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 192 bachelor's degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 204 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #50 most popular school for agriculture & agriculture operations master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations in 2022, making the school the #40 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 192 agriculture & agriculture operations majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMass Amherst. Of these graduates, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% 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 & agriculture operations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 135 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 20 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that UMass Amherst offers online option in its agriculture & agriculture operations bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students graduated with a master's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from UMass Amherst. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in agriculture & agriculture operations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 16 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with a associate's degree in 2021-2022 from UMass Amherst, about 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% 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 agriculture & agriculture operations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agriculture & agriculture operations majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Agriculture & Agriculture Operations students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | 82 |
| Agricultural Production | 61 |
| Food Science Technology | 37 |
| Animal Science | 26 |
| Horticulture | 20 |
| Plant Sciences | 16 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 824 |
| Engineering | 686 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 303 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 177 |
| Physical Sciences | 177 |
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