Sustainable Agriculture at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
If you plan to study Sustainable Agriculture, you may want to check out the program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst sits in Amherst, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 60 sustainable agriculture degrees were granted at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Distance learning is available at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Of 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Sustainable Agriculture graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Sustainable Agriculture graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 60% women (36) and 40% men (24).
Sustainable Agriculture Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Among the 47 bachelor’s sustainable agriculture graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 60% were women (28) and 40% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sustainable Agriculture bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Minority students account for 11% of Sustainable Agriculture bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, lower than the national average of 28%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Sustainable Agriculture Graduates
Students who finish Sustainable Agriculture program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Sustainable Agriculture graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Conservation Scientists | $81,436 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
| Park Naturalists | $76,516 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Range Managers | $59,935 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $59,587 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $36,803 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.