Horticultural Science at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
If you plan to study Horticultural Science, consider the program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is located in Amherst, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 15 horticultural science degrees were granted at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
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Studying Online at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Distance learning is available at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Among 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) studied exclusively online and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Horticultural Science graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Horticultural Science graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 27% women (4) and 73% men (11).
Horticultural Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Of the 15 bachelor’s horticultural science degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 27% were women (4) and 73% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Horticultural Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
Minority students account for 20% of Horticultural Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, higher than the national average of 17%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Horticultural Science Graduates
Students who finish Horticultural Science program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Horticultural Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $59,587 |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | $55,950 |
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
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