Agriculture at University of Connecticut
If you plan to study Agriculture, take a look at what University of Connecticut. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Connecticut sits in Storrs, CT.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Connecticut
Distance learning is available at University of Connecticut. Of 28,306 students, 1,736 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,249 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at University of Connecticut
Use these rankings to compare University of Connecticut’s Agriculture program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #6 of 22 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #13 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #52 of 521 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #437 of 523 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #6 of 22 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #13 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #52 of 521 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #437 of 523 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from University of Connecticut
Those who finish University of Connecticut’s Agriculture program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,633 |
| 2 years | $31,593 |
| 3 years | $41,680 |
| 4 years | $48,243 |
| 5 years | $61,465 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Agriculture graduates from University of Connecticut take home a median $48,243, compared with $74,475 for all University of Connecticut graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Agriculture graduates from University of Connecticut comes in at $20,960.
Top-Paying Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Students who finish Agriculture program at University of Connecticut go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Agriculture majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products | $109,813 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Animal Scientists | $93,823 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $59,587 |
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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