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 UMN Twin Cities ranks among other schools offering degrees in ae.
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The bachelor's program at UMN Twin Cities was ranked #11 on College Factual's Best Schools for ae list. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Agricultural Engineering Schools | 11 |
| Best Agricultural Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in agricultural engineering. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of ae students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMN Twin Cities is $61,145. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $65,020 for all ae students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMN Twin Cities, ae students borrow a median amount of $39,898 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all ae bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $43,353.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMN Twin Cities paid an average of $1,324 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $558 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
Learn more about UMN Twin Cities tuition and fees.
Of the 42 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in ae from UMN Twin Cities in 2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMN Twin Cities are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in ae.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UMN Twin Cities 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 UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
Of the 4 ae students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UMN Twin Cities, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in ae.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ae majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 269 |
| Electrical Engineering | 142 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 131 |
| Chemical Engineering | 121 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 99 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.