Horticulture at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
What traits are you looking for in a school for Horticulture, you may want to check out the program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is in Amherst, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 17 horticulture degrees were awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
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Online Class Availability at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Distance learning is available at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Of 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) studied exclusively online and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Horticulture Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Use these rankings to compare University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Horticulture program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 100 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #97 of 100 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 100 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #97 of 100 |
Earnings for Horticulture Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Students who complete University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Horticulture program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $42,682 |
| 4 years | $45,550 |
| 5 years | $56,726 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Horticulture graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst report median earnings of $45,550, compared with $73,687 for all University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Horticulture graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at $11,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Horticulture graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Horticulture graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 0% women (0) and 100% men (17).
Horticulture Associate’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Among the 13 associate’s horticulture degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Horticulture associate’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Horticulture associate’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, below the national average of 24%.*
Horticulture Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Among the 4 bachelor’s horticulture graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Horticulture bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Horticulture bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, higher than the national average of 11%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Horticulture Concentrations at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
The Horticulture program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Horticulture Operations | 4 |
| Landscaping & Groundskeeping | 7 |
| Turf Management | 6 |
Top-Paying Careers for Horticulture Graduates
Graduates of the Horticulture program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Horticulture majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | $55,950 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $53,224 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $43,138 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $36,803 |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | $34,037 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $24,378 |
| Forest and Conservation Workers | $22,542 |
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.