Agriculture at University of Florida
If you are interested in studying Agriculture, take a look at what University of Florida. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Florida is in Gainesville, FL.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Florida
Distance learning is available at University of Florida. Among 56,311 students, 8,372 (15%) studied exclusively online and 24,287 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at University of Florida
Use these rankings to compare University of Florida’s Agriculture program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #1 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 112 |
| Best Value | Florida | #4 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #20 of 521 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #23 of 113 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #41 of 523 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #1 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 112 |
| Best Value | Florida | #4 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #20 of 521 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #23 of 113 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #41 of 523 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from University of Florida
Those who finish University of Florida’s Agriculture program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,017 |
| 2 years | $58,553 |
| 3 years | $37,796 |
| 4 years | $67,145 |
| 5 years | $79,449 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Agriculture graduates from University of Florida earn a median of $67,145, compared with $73,816 for all University of Florida graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Agriculture graduates from University of Florida comes in at $14,991.
Top-Paying Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Graduates of the Agriculture program at University of Florida go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Agriculture graduates, 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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