Agriculture at University of Maine
If you plan to study Agriculture, take a look at what University of Maine. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Maine sits in Orono, ME.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Maine
Online coursework is an option at University of Maine. Of 12,029 students, 2,466 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,263 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at University of Maine
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Maine’s Agriculture program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Maine | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #8 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #12 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #281 of 521 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #395 of 523 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Maine | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #8 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #12 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #281 of 521 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #395 of 523 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from University of Maine
Students who complete University of Maine’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 | $28,139 |
| 2 years | $27,130 |
| 3 years | $33,867 |
| 4 years | $41,039 |
| 5 years | $47,803 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Agriculture graduates from University of Maine report median earnings of $41,039, compared with $53,600 for all University of Maine graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Agriculture graduates from University of Maine comes in at $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Graduates of the Agriculture program at University of Maine pursue many career paths. 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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